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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00AM
Join us via Zoom for a virtual FAQ session to learn all about our electrical apprentice training program. As a bonus, you’ll receive a discount code for $50 off the program for each of your apprentices.
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Why Consider Electrical Apprentice Training Courses?
Whether they’re in their first or fifth year of their apprenticeship, your apprentices have so much to learn — and you don’t always have the time to teach them. Our apprentice training courses can help ensure they become well-trained electricians who do their work safely and proficiently.
Comprehensive Training: 144 hours of related technical instruction (RTI) per year, covering essential skills from theory to practical applications.
Expert-Led: Developed by experienced electrical contractors and delivered by certified trainers. (Meet our trainers below!).
Industry-Recognized: Developed by the Electrical Training Network and industry experts, following standards approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor.
Flexible Schedule: Continue working while you learn, with weekly online classes on Tuesday evenings. Can’t make a class? Easily make up missed classes by watching recordings.
Mobile-Friendly: Access live or recorded lessons via Moodle on any device.
The structured curriculum of our apprentice training courses will help your apprentices gain the knowledge they need to do their jobs well and the ability to advance in their electrical careers.
Please note: 8,000 hours of on-the-job training are required to sit for the MN Journeyworker Exam. Our courses do not count as on-the-job training, nor do they count towards continuing education hours. However, we do offer a 2CE course during the year where apprentices can satisfy their yearly licensure requirements — this is included at no extra cost.
Credentials: Class A Master Electrician (MN), Master Electrician (ND, SD), Electrical Contractor and Inspector (SD)
Education: SDSU Broadcast Journalism, SDIEC Apprenticeship School, US Army OCS
Affiliations: NFPA, SD Electrical Council, IAEI
Publications: NEC presentations, electrical safety manuals
Mike Miller has spent 39 years working in commercial and industrial wiring and electrical safety inspection. He has 21 years of teaching experience, including as a CEU provider and instructor for both public and private classes. When he’s not working or teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the wonderful world of computers.
Credentials: 40+ years as a licensed electrician, Master “A,” former Journeyworker "A"
Education: Dunwoody College, Bachelors in Business Communications
Affiliations: IAEI, NFPA, NCEL
Publications: Multiple electrical textbooks, NEC updates, Exam Prep courses
Jeff Keljik has worked as a federal government electrician and a Master of Record Contractor, and is the owner of Keljik Writing Co. He spent 35 years teaching at Dunwoody College, as well as more than 20 years with the Electrical Association. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, going to the theater, and spending time with his family.
Credentials: Class A Master Electrician, Registered Professional Electrical Engineer
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Masters in Adult Education
Affiliations: IAEI, EA, NCEL, IEEE
Publications: Numerous awards for contributions to the industry
Chad Kurdi has 30 years of industry experience, including as the Director and Senior Electrical Engineer at BKV Group. He is a former Dunwoody College instructor and has been a trainer with the Electrical Association for 19 years. Outside of his career, he enjoys hiking, reading, and making educational videos for his YouTube channel, "Electrical Professional."
Credentials: Minnesota Master “A” Electrician, CE instructor
Affiliations: Kunkel Electric, Maple River School Board
Jeff Kunkel has been an electrician since high school, and is the third-generation owner of Kunkel Electric. He has been teaching with the Electrical Association since 2000. On a personal note, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and six children, attending his kids’ activities, and traveling.
Credentials: Minnesota Master “A” Electrician, CE instructor
Affiliations: Kunkel Electric, Maple River School Board
Jeff Kunkel has been an electrician since high school, and is the third-generation owner of Kunkel Electric. He has been teaching with the Electrical Association since 2000. On a personal note, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and six children, attending his kids’ activities, and traveling.
Tim Zinniel has owned his family business, Zinniel Electric, since 2015. He also enjoys his role as an instructor for the Electrical Association. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, reading, and getting outdoors to hunt and fish.
Are you ready to help your apprentices gain the knowledge they need to do their jobs well and the ability to advance in their electrical careers? Join us on August 6 via Zoom to learn more about our apprentice training courses!
