Tulsa, OK, has built its economy on energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. The city is home to American Airlines Tech Ops–Tulsa, the world's largest airline-owned maintenance base, employing roughly 5,000 people across 3.3 million square feet at Tulsa International Airport.
Facilities like that — along with Tulsa's refineries, manufacturing plants, and steady commercial construction — depend on skilled electricians to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the systems that keep them running.
State projections point to continued growth: Oklahoma electrician employment is projected to expand through 2032, creating consistent openings for newly trained electricians entering the trade.
Imagine America has partnered with Tulsa Welding School (TWS) at its flagship Tulsa campus, founded in 1949 and training skilled tradespeople for more than 75 years. Beyond its famous welding programs, TWS Tulsa offers a focused Electrical Applications program that prepares students for entry-level electrician careers in as little as seven months.
About Imagine America Foundation (IAF)
The Imagine America Foundation (IAF) is a nonprofit organization supporting students pursuing career-oriented education at recognized trade schools and career colleges across the U.S. Since 1982, the Foundation has helped students navigate the financial aspects of technical and vocational training.
IAF provides scholarship programs including the Imagine America High School Scholarship for graduating seniors, the Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP) for adult learners, and the Military Award Program (MAP) for veterans. The Foundation also offers financial literacy guidance, career exploration tools, and resources for choosing the right program.
Over $10 million in tuition assistance is provided annually to students attending career and technical colleges nationwide.
Start Your Electrical Technology Career with Tulsa Welding School
The Electrical Applications program at TWS Tulsa builds fundamental electrician skills through a hybrid format — theory delivered online, hands-on labs completed on campus. Across seven courses totaling 700 contact hours, students learn residential and commercial wiring grounded in the National Electrical Code.
- 7-month program — enter the electrical trade in under a year
- Hybrid format: online theory plus hands-on campus labs
- National Electrical Code (NEC) instruction woven through every course
- Solar and smart home technology included in the curriculum
What You'll Learn
The seven-course curriculum covers fundamentals of electricity, solar photovoltaic basics, residential wiring, commercial wiring, smart home technology and advanced wiring including voice/data/video cabling, motors and lighting, and electrical distribution systems — with NEC code interpretation, load calculations, and grounding practice throughout.
Modern Training Tools
Students receive virtual reality training equipment as part of their gear package, using Interplay Learning simulations to practice troubleshooting scenarios alongside physical lab work on campus.
Your Path Into the Trade
Graduates earn a diploma and are prepared for entry-level electrician roles such as residential wiring assistant, commercial electrical helper, and maintenance electrician trainee. From there, most electricians build hours toward state licensing through apprenticeship-style work under licensed contractors.
Career Outlook in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's electrician workforce is projected to grow through 2032, driven by construction, energy, and aerospace maintenance demand in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metros. Skilled trades shortages nationwide continue to favor newly trained electricians.
Training Services
- Fundamentals of Electricity
- Residential Wiring
- Commercial Wiring
- Solar Photovoltaic Fundamentals
- Smart Home Technology & Advanced Wiring
- Motors & Lighting Systems
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- National Electrical Code (NEC) Training
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Start Your Electrical Career TodayFrequently Asked Questions
How long is the electrical program at TWS Tulsa?
The Electrical Applications program can be completed in as little as seven months, with morning, afternoon, and evening weekday schedules available.
Is the TWS electrical program hands-on?
Yes. The program uses a hybrid format: theory coursework is delivered online, while hands-on wiring and troubleshooting labs are completed on campus at TWS's flagship Tulsa location.
Will this program make me a licensed electrician?
The program prepares you for entry-level electrical work. Electrician licensing is handled by state authorities and typically requires supervised work experience after graduation — TWS training gives you the foundation to start that path.
Are scholarships available for TWS Tulsa electrical students?
Yes. Imagine America Foundation scholarships are available to qualifying high school seniors, adult learners, and military members attending Tulsa Welding School. Create a free profile to get matched.
