Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. AdvertisementFederal data indicates electrician jobs are growing faster than the average of all occupations, with 73,500 openings expected each year over the next decade. "The education system is still built on getting every student to go to college," Shmelzer said. Over four years, students earn a wage and log the thousands of work hours required to become a licensed electrician. Shmelzer said there are many "career circuits" for electricians, including indoor construction and utility work as well as project management and design.

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