2027–2028 Applications Open in March

Become a Licensed Electrician.
Earn While You Learn.

Four years of DOL-registered apprenticeship training, one night a week, in the classroom or live online — while you work full time for a Dakotas electrical contractor. Applications for the 2026–27 school year are closed. Applications for 2027–28 open in March.

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  • Four training centers — Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Fargo, Grand Forks
  • DOL-Registered 4-Year Program
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Three Ways to Work with IEC Dakotas

Whether you are starting out, keeping a license current, or running a shop, there is a path in.

DOL-Registered Program

Apprenticeship

The four-year registered program. Class one night a week, September through April, with classroom options in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Fargo and Grand Forks, plus live online and traditional online options. Books, instruction, tutoring and transcripts are included.

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Already working as an apprentice? Apprentice registration form

Continuing Education

Approved CE hours for South Dakota and North Dakota license renewal, plus exam prep. Four-hour CE courses through the year, a ten-week Journeyman Exam Prep course, and the Professional Electrician's Program (PEP). Classroom and online options available.

SD & ND License Renewal See the Schedule

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Contractor Membership

For electrical contractors who want trained people, a voice, and a network. Member tuition rates for your apprentices, legislative and code advocacy in both states, and events, sub-chapters and peer groups. Members register apprentices through the member portal at the member rate.

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Current apprentice or member contractor? Apprentices: coursework, grades, transcripts and class schedules are in the online classroom. Member contractors: register apprentices and access grades in the member portal.
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