Starting in January, York Electrical Institute, First and Second Year Apprentices participated in a community service project to benefit H.O.P.E. (Help for Oncology Problems & Emotional Support) for cancer families, a nonprofit that dedicates it’s time to helping cancer patients…
Nine Juniors and Seniors from Red Lion Area Senior High School graduated from the first ever Electricians Boot Camp at York Electrical Institute. These students completed a six-week program that introduced them to the electrical industry and careers in the…
York Electrical Institute has been recognized by the PA Department of Labor since June 29, 1951. On February 17, 2019, York Electrical Institute was accepted as a candidate for accreditation by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).…
York Electrical Institute launched our pilot pre-apprenticeship program with Red Lion Area Senior High School in January of 2019. Nine students are participating and learning what the electrical industry is all about. We are halfway through the program and have…
On October 11, 2018, York Electrical Institute Director Timothy Griffin was commissioned by Governor Wolf to serve on the Pennsylvania State Apprenticeship & Training Council. The 11 member council consists of 4 employee representatives, 4 employer representatives, and 3 public…
On October 1, 2018, IDEAL Industries held a qualifying round of their annual National Championship at York Electrical Institute. All of our students got to compete for a chance to advance to the National Championship Weekend and compete for thousands…
On September 30, 2018, over 2,500 electrical apprentices assembled in Philadelphia for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) 2018 Convention in celebration of Apprentice Awareness Day. Two buses full of York and Harrisburg electricians launched out of the York Training Center. …
In recognition of United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Safety Stand-Down week, our students and instructors took time out of class to discuss fall prevention in the construction industry. This is a very real…
On April 7, York Electricians Class of 2018 returned to Camp Cann-Edi-On for their community project. Their tasks involved preparing the campgrounds for the summer events. This year's graduates recruited a large group of IBEW Local 229 electricians to help…
Conduit fabrication is a fundamental aspect of the electrical trade. When done correctly, it can look like a work of art. When done incorrectly, it can violate building codes, cause equipment failures, and jeopardize an entire electrical system. Improper installation…
