No Trade-Offs, Just Trade Skills
Balancing trade school with a full-time construction career can be tough. Between long shifts, homework, and life’s responsibilities, it often feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Many aspiring electricians find themselves choosing between earning a paycheck and pursuing the training they need to move forward.
At Canyon State Electric, you don’t have to make that choice. Our apprenticeship program is designed so you can earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in the field while completing the classroom hours required to become a journeyman electrician. You’ll get the financial stability of a full-time career, the mentorship of experienced professionals, and a clear path toward licensure—all without putting your life on hold.
Your future as an electrician doesn’t have to wait. Build your career, support yourself, and invest in your growth—at the same time.
Become a Journeyman Electrician
Discover what it’s really like to train with Canyon State Electric. Hear from apprentices and see how our program helps you earn, learn, and build your career—straight from the field.
Shaping Electricians Who Lead the Industry
Many apprenticeship programs in Phoenix stop at journeyman status—but at Canyon State Electric, that’s just the beginning. Our program goes beyond technical skills, emphasizing leadership, professionalism, and accountability to prepare apprentices as future industry leaders.
From day one, apprentices are full-time employees with competitive pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities. They gain hands-on field experience, mentorship from seasoned electricians, and the chance to work on projects shaping Arizona’s future.
At CSE, you won’t just learn to wire a building—you’ll learn to build a career, a reputation, and a future you can be proud of.
Your Path to a Successful Electrician Career
LEARN
Spend one week each quarter in class at CSE’s state-of-the-art training facility, with additional coursework completed between sessions.
EARN
Put your skills to work on real projects—CSE apprentices complete their OJT on active job sites throughout the Valley.
ADVANCE
Grow your career with annual pay increases and complete the program as a certified journeyman electrician.
Learn the Tools of the Trade
Canyon State Electric’s apprenticeship program combines hands-on training with classroom instruction, giving you the complete skill set to succeed as a commercial journeyman electrician.
- Conduit Bending
- Cabling
- Blueprint Reading
- OSHA Standards
- Troubleshooting
- Crane & Scissor Lift Operation
- Wiring
- Device installation
- NEC (Electrical Code)
- Communication skills
- Mentorship
- And More
Through a balance of real-world experience and in-depth coursework, CSE’s apprenticeship program prepares you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive as a commercial journeyman electrician.
Meet Your Instructors
Learn from CSE's instructors who each boast decades of experience working as electricians and teaching the next generation.
Canyon State Electric—
The Best Place to Work in Phoenix, Arizona
Starting your apprenticeship at Canyon State Electric means more than just training—it’s joining a top-tier school and a great place to work. We value our team members and invest in their success by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and perks designed to support a balanced, fulfilling life. At CSE, your career growth and your quality of life go hand in hand.
- Industry-leading pay and annual bonus
- No-cost health insurance plan
- 401k with company match
- Vacation/PTO starting at 3 weeks per year
- Paid holidays— beginning immediately
- Tool and work boot programs
- Paid parental leave
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Stable, long-term career
- Team building events
Learn more about life at Canyon State Electric on our careers page and see why we’ve been voted Best Place to Work in Phoenix, Arizona yearly since 2018.
Prepare for your Career with Canyon State Electric’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program
If you’re still in high school (not graduating in the upcoming spring semester), you can get a jump-start on your electrical career. CSE’s pre-apprenticeship program prepares you for the working world by teaching you practical skills that will allow you to earn more, faster.
Get training on conduit bending, wire-pulling, device pre-fabrication, and installation during our 8-week summer program. It’s the best way to get ahead of your peers and become a journeyman even faster.
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