Electricians in Arkansas

Specific credential records

• Industrial Maintenance Electrician

  required
  Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  An Industrial Maintenance Electrician is an individual who is limited by license classification to the repair, maintenance, alteration, and extension of electrical conductors and equipment for electrical power and control systems on or within industrial, manufacturing, or similar type facilities. For employees of industrial facilities, it is not necessary to possess this or any other class of license. Requirements: 1) Must have four years of experience under the supervision of an engineer, master electrician, journeyman electrician or industrial maintenance electrician in the maintenance of electrical conductors and equipment. Or, 2) Must have any combination of training and experience approved by the Board such as formal apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training programs, public or private electrical training programs such as those conducted by the Armed Forces, colleges, or vocational-technical schools, or a combination of training and electrical maintenance experience determined by the Board to be equivalent to that in number 1 above.

• Journeyman Electrician

  required
  Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  Journeyman Electricians work under the supervision of a master electrician. They must be able to install and maintain electrical materials and equipment in and on buildings, structures, and premises. They must have thorough knowledge in the use of electrical testing equipment and procedures to check for defective or faulty electrical systems and to check electrical systems for conformance with safety and performance standards. They must have knowledge of electrical codes, standards, rules, and regulations of the electrical industry. They must be proficient in the use of various tools used in the electrical industry and be able to perform in all phases of the electrical industry such as new installations, repair of electrical materials and equipment, testing of electrical materials, equipment and systems and maintenance of electrical materials and equipment. Requirements: 1. Applicants who have completed a 4-year electrical construction apprenticeship program approved by the U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and Training must have: a. a “Notice of Apprenticeship Committee Action – Released for Test/Completion” form from the applicant’s training program and approved by the Arkansas Department of Career Education. Or b. if the applicant completed an apprenticeship program in another state, certification from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and Training or the state agency responsible for oversight of apprenticeship programs of completion. 2. Applicants who have not completed a 4-year electrical construction apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor , Office of Apprenticeship and Training must have 8 years (16,000 hours) of electrical construction experience or training approved by the Board. This training or experience may include electrical experience gained in the military. Examination: $80.00 (computerized exam), License fee: $25.00, Renewal fee: $25.00 per year

• Master Electrician

  required
  Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  Master Electricians must be proficient in all areas of electrical work and be able to supervise and coordinate the work of others engaged in construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical power, lighting, control, and communication systems. They must plan and layout complete wiring systems according to instructions, blueprints, schematic drawings, and sketches. They must have thorough knowledge in the use of electrical testing equipment and procedures to check for defective or faulty electrical systems and to check electrical systems for conformance with safety and performance standards. They must be completely knowledgeable of electrical codes, standards, rules, and regulations of the industry. They must be capable of checking their work and the work of other electricians under them to insure that all electrical installations are correct and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Requirements: 1) Must have a degree in Electrical Engineering plus two years construction related experience, or 2) Six years of experience in the construction industry, both residential and commercial, including two years experience as a licensed journeyman electrician, or 3) Any combination of training and experience as the Board may approve, such as formal electrical apprenticeship programs specifically approved by the Board, on-the-job training specifically approved by the Board, or a combination of training and construction experience that is determined by the Board to be equivalent to that as specified in number 1 or 2 above. Examination fee: $80.00 (computerized exam), License fee: $50.00, Renewal fee: $50.00 per year

• Residential Journeyman Electrician

  required
  Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  A Residential Journeyman Electrician is an individual who is limited by license classification to install, maintain, alter, repair, or renovate electrical facilities for one and two family dwellings under the general supervision of a residential master electrician or a master electrician. A residential journeyman may perform electrical work on a commercial or other project under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician or master electrician in the same manner and with same ratio as an electrical apprentice. Requirements: 1) Must have two years of experience in the wiring of one or two family dwellings And 2) Two years of a combination of training and experience, such as formal apprenticeship programs, approved by the board. 3) Must have a signed letter from the applicant's school verifying the applicant's hours. Examination fee: $80.00 (computerized exam), License Fee: $25.00, Renewal Fee: $25.00 per year

• Residential Master Electrician

  required
  Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  A Residential Master Electrician is an individual who is limited by license classification to performing electrical work for one and two family dwellings, including planning and supervising the installation, maintenance and extension of electrical facilities. A residential master electrician may perform electrical work on a commercial or other project under the direct supervision of a journeyman electrician or master electrician in the same manner and with the same ratio as an electrical apprentice. Requirements: 1) Must have three years of experience in the wiring of one and two family dwellings, including one year of experience as a licensed residential journeyman. Or 2) Must have any combination of Board approved training and experience equivalent to that which is specified in number 1 above. Examination fee: $50.00 (written exam), $80.00 (computerized exam), License fee: $50.00, Renewal fee: $50.00 per year

• Specialist Sign Electrician

  required
  Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  A Specialist Sign Electrician is an individual who is limited to a license classification possessing the necessary qualifications, training, and technical knowledge for installing, maintaining and repairing electrically illuminated or electrically operated signs and gaseous tubing for illumination, making all connection to an approved outlet of sufficient capacity within twenty-five feet of the sign to be connected. A specialist sign electrician may obtain a parking lot light endorsement to maintain and repair parking lot lights. Requirements: 1) Must have two years experience working for an electrical sign company or a licensed electrical licensee performing the work of installing, maintaining and repairing electrically illuminated or operated signs and gaseous tubing for illumination, making all connection to an approved outlet of sufficient capacity within twenty-five feet of the sign to be connected. or 2) Any combination of experience and training, as approved by the Board, equivalent to that specified in number 1 above. 3) Must successfully pass a separate examination to qualify for an endorsement to maintain and repair parking lot lights. Examination fee: $50.00 (written exam), $80.00 (computerized exam), License fee: $25.00, Renewal fee: $25.00 per year

• Electrical Contractor

  conditional
  Scope: contractor_or_business_license; RegistryRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  Electrical Contractor is any person, member, or employee of a firm, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of installing, erecting, repairing, or contracting to install, erect, or repair electrical wires or conductors to be used for the transmission of electric light, heat, power, or signaling purposes, or to install or repair molding, ducts, raceways, or conduit for the reception or protection of such wires or conduits, or any electrical machinery, apparatus or systems to be used for electrical light, heat, power, or signaling purposes. Requirements: Must be a licensed master electrician or employ a master electrician as a superintendent or manager. No Examination required. License fee: $100.00, Renewal fee: $100.00 per year

• Electrical Apprentice

  required
  Scope: individual_registration_or_entry_license; Preliminary/temporary licenseRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  Electrical Apprentice means any person whose principal occupation is the learning of and assisting in the installation of electrical work under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman electrician or master electrician. To do electrical construction, this registration with the state is mandatory. Requirements: 1) Must make proper application and pay fee. 2) Must provide satisfactory proof of enrollment in a school or training course for electrical apprentices certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and Training. License fee: $10.00, Renewal fee: $10.00 per year

• Air Conditioning Electrician

  local only
  Scope: individual_license_or_certification; Stand-alone licenseAir Conditioning ElectricianRegulator: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Arkansas Board of Electrical ExaminersVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  An Air Conditioning Electrician is an individual who is limited by license classification to the installation, maintenance, and extension of electrical conductors and equipment solely for the purpose of supplying heating and air conditioning and refrigeration units. This license is mandatory. It is needed to go past the 10 feet restriction placed on HVACR license holders. Requirements: 1) Must have two years experience in wiring HVACR equipment. or 2) Any combination of experience and training, as approved by the Board, equivalent to that specified in number 1 above. 3) The experience required in number 1 above may be demonstrated by having held for two years: a HVACR electrician's license issued by an Arkansas municipality or a HVACR Class A or Class B license issued by the state HVACR Licensing Board.

Registered programs

• ABB Electrification Products

  ABB Electrification Products — Electrician registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programJonesboroAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.
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• ABC Arkansas Apprenticeship Training Program dba Arkansas Construction Trades Academy

  ABC Arkansas Apprenticeship Training Program dba Arkansas Construction Trades Academy — Electrician registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programNorth Little RockAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

• ACEF

  ACEF — Electrician registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programLittle RockAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

• APPRENTICELY

  APPRENTICELY — Electrician registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programLittle RockAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

• ARKANSAS COLLEGE of ELECTRICITY

  ARKANSAS COLLEGE of ELECTRICITY — Electrician registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programRogersAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

• Arkansas Advanced Energy Apprenticeship Program

  Arkansas Advanced Energy Apprenticeship Program — Electrician registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programLittle RockAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

Direct individual opportunities

You apply as an individual. Eligibility is determined by the administering organization.

• IEC Foundation Scholarship

  IEC Foundation

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  Direct individual applicationupcoming cycle announcedNational scope

  IEC students, members, and their immediate families planning postsecondary education in college or a state-accredited apprenticeship program and meeting Foundation requirements.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: January 4-February 4, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET; references due February 12, 2027.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
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Matched to this trade

Supported by source evidence for this occupation. Specificity varies — check the eligibility summary.

• The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship

  The Home Depot Foundation

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  Direct individual applicationactive rollingNational scope

  Individuals pursuing eligible construction skilled-trade education, subject to the applicable Path to Pro scholarship terms.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
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• mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship

  mikeroweWORKS Foundation

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  Direct individual applicationactiveNational scope

  U.S. citizens who are high-school seniors or graduates and plan an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school, subject to full program rules.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: October 31, 2026Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
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General funding pathways to investigate

Broad programs without a specific trade match. Scope is deliberately not personalized.

• Federal Pell Grant for eligible career-school and undergraduate programs

  U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

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  Direct individual applicationactiveNational scope

  Eligible undergraduate students with financial need attending a participating institution and eligible program; trade/career programs may qualify but each program must be confirmed.

  Award: $7,395Beneficiary: individualDeadline: 2026-27 FAFSA and school deadlines apply; verify on StudentAid.gov and with the school.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
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• Registered Apprenticeship paid employment and training

  Participating employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive opportunity directoryNational scope

  Applicants must locate an available apprenticeship opportunity and apply directly to the employer or program sponsor; occupations and entry requirements vary.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Opportunity-specific; do not assume an opening is accepting applications.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scope

  Eligible child or spouse of a veteran or service member meeting a qualifying permanent-and-total disability, death, MIA, capture, or detention condition; approved technical, vocational, apprenticeship, and OJT may qualify.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; delimiting dates and program approval vary.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• GI Bill benefits for approved on-the-job training and apprenticeships

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scope

  Eligible veterans, service members, or dependents with qualifying GI Bill entitlement who enter a VA-approved OJT or apprenticeship program.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; applicant and training establishment approvals are required.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• WIOA Individual Training Account and training-service pathway

  State and local workforce development boards under U.S. DOL

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalNational scope

  Adults, dislocated workers, and some youth who are determined eligible and in need of training may receive training services, commonly through an ITA, for an approved program/provider.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; timing and funds vary by local workforce area.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• Arkansas WIOA training assistance / Individual Training Account pathway

  Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditional

  Applicant must be determined eligible by the workforce system, need training, select an approved program/provider when required, and receive local authorization subject to available funds and limits.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; contact the state/local workforce office before enrolling.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship

  Arkansas Division of Higher Education

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditional

  Arkansas applicants entering approved high-demand workforce programs of at least 180 clock hours or six credit hours, subject to program rules.

  Award: $3,000Beneficiary: individualDeadline: Apply at least 30 days before enrollment.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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