Build a Career
in Electrical
This accelerated, hands-on program allows veterans to develop practical electrical skills, earn industry-recognized credentials, and prepare for careers across industrial systems, facilities maintenance, construction, and infrastructure.
Program at a Glance
- Five weeks on UHP’s Northwest Arkansas campus
- Hands-on industrial electrical labs
- NCCER curriculum and credentials
- Simulations and virtual-reality training
- Housing and meals provided
- Zero-cost pilot cohorts available in 2026
Build the skills the trade requires
The program combines foundational instruction with hands-on practice using the systems, tools, and scenarios students will encounter in industrial and facilities environments.
Electrical Fundamentals
Develop an understanding of electrical theory, circuits, wiring, voltage, current, and resistance.
Installation and Wiring
Practice installing conductors, devices, components, and electrical systems using proper tools and procedures.
Industrial Systems and Controls
Gain exposure to the systems and controls used in facilities, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial operations.
Troubleshooting
Learn a structured approach to identifying faults, testing systems, and resolving common electrical problems.
Electrical Code and Safety
Build familiarity with electrical-code principles, jobsite safety, and safe work practices.
Tools and Technical Application
Use the tools of the trade, testing equipment, simulation technology, and practical exercises to reinforce classroom instruction.
Earn industry credentials
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Electrical Level 1
- Construction Site Safety Orientation
- Elevated Work Platform certification
- UHP Electrical certification
- Industrial electrical systems
- Hands-on lab equipment
- Electrical simulation
- Virtual-reality training
- Current testing and troubleshooting tools
- Entry-level electrical roles
- Facilities maintenance opportunities
- Apprenticeship pathways
- Employer interviews and introductions
- Additional state or employer requirements
The UHP Electrical certification is issued by UHP. NCCER credentials are nationally recognized across much of the construction and skilled-trades industry. Licensing and apprenticeship requirements vary by state and employer.
Train, live, and learn on campus
The full program takes place on UHP’s Northwest Arkansas campus, with training, housing, meals, and daily support provided in one immersive environment.
Five weeks of focused, practical training
The electrical industry needs skilled workers now. UHP gives veterans a faster path to practical training, recognized credentials, and employer-connected opportunities through one immersive five-week program.
Core & Safety
Build a foundation through NCCER Core, jobsite safety, tools, and construction-readiness training.
Circuits & Wiring
Learn electrical fundamentals, circuits, wiring methods, tools, and code principles.
Industrial Systems
Train with industrial electrical systems, controls, equipment, and troubleshooting scenarios.
Simulation & Application
Reinforce skills through hands-on labs, simulation, virtual reality, and repeated practical application.
Career Preparation
Complete credentials, prepare for interviews, and connect with employer and workforce opportunities.
Careers powered by electrical skills
Electrical skills support career roles in facilities, construction, industrial operations, infrastructure, and mission-critical environments.
Data Centers and Technical Facilities
Support power systems and technical infrastructure in environments where reliability is essential.
Facilities Maintenance
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and building systems operating in large facilities.
Industrial Electrical
Support equipment, controls, wiring, and electrical systems in manufacturing and industrial environments.
Construction and Infrastructure
Contribute to electrical installation and service work across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
Career opportunities depend on experience, credentials, location, employer requirements, licensing, and program availability. Completion does not guarantee employment.
Training connected to real workforce demand
UHP works directly with employers and workforce organizations to connect qualified graduates with opportunities related to their training.
Walmart is actively hiring qualified UHP graduates into Facilities Maintenance roles nationwide, including work involving electrical systems, mechanical equipment, building operations, and troubleshooting.
UHP’s partnership with Salute creates pathways for qualified graduates into data-center commissioning and operations careers where electrical systems and critical infrastructure skills are essential.
Additional Workforce Partners
UHP is actively expanding its network of hiring, apprenticeship, and workforce partners. Students receive support evaluating opportunities based on their career goals and preferred work location.
Hiring decisions, position availability, eligibility, and employment requirements are determined by each employer.
Electrical questions, answered
Build skills the industry needs
Develop practical electrical skills, earn recognized credentials, and prepare for your next career alongside other veterans.