Watson Electrical PLAN ROOM > WATSON ENERGY > Ope Menu Watson Electrical Apprenticeship Program in SC, NC & VA The Watson Electrical Construction Co. LLC Apprenticeship Program is a four-year program operating under Standards of Apprenticeship and registered with North Carolina, Virginia, and U.S. Departments of Labor. Our apprenticeship program is ideal for those interested in pursuing the following occupations in the Carolinas or Virginia: Electrician Plumber Heating, ventilation and air conditioning professional On-The-Job Apprenticeship Training for Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Occupations Under our standards, apprentices are required to complete 8,000 on-the-job training hours and 642.5 hours of related instruction for electrical apprenticeships. Plumbing apprenticeships are required to meet 622.5 hours of related instruction, and HVAC apprentices need 620 hours of related instruction. On-the-job training is conducted under the immediate direction of supervisors who are qualified journeymen and Division Training Supervisors. Related instruction consists of a series of training books for self-study. In some areas, structured classroom training is available.Training Supervisors in each division administer monthly written and performance tests. Written tests require a passing grade of 70%. Our program not only prepares highly-skilled craftsmen, it helps them understand the “why” of their work. Benefits include raises, promotions and VA benefits (if applicable). The apprenticeship program is flexible and allows the opportunity for employees to complete the program as “WECC Apprentices” and receive company certificates as bookwork-only participants. Bookwork-only participants are not required to do the performance portion of the program, but are a vital part of the WECC Construction Management Training (CMT) program. If you are a current employee and interested in our Apprenticeship Program in Virginia and the Carolinas, please contact your Supervisor, RVP or Operations Manager and ask about openings in the program. If you are not a current Watson Electrical employee and are interested in finding out more about the WECC Apprenticeship program, please contact our recruiter In addition to providing electrical services throughout South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia, including in Wilson, Fayetteville, Greenville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem, NC; Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA; and Charleston and Greenville, SC, Watson Electrical offers an exceptional apprenticeship program. Founded in 1935, the success of the company over the years is grounded in the purpose that originally started the company. Dick Watson wanted to bring electricity to eastern North Carolina during the depression. It was an opportunity to bring good to the community while times were bad. He was ahead of the curve. Dick Watson was interested in ‘what’s next?’. Watson Electrical looks for ‘what’s next?’ to bring opportunities to do good for our employees, customers and communities. The founding purpose has fueled the company to grow and expand. From our first location in Wilson, NC, to the North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia areas we now cover, we are devoted to our employees, customers, and our communities. Over the years, we have many examples of ‘what’s next?’ Watson started its apprenticeship program in the 1950s. We started using computers in the 1980s, programming our own accounting system and estimating system with labor factors. We developed a productivity system in the 1970s leading to advanced job cost accounting. Watson worked with East Carolina University to develop a Construction Management Training program in the 1990's. We began Prefab in the early 2000s. We started doing solar work in the early 2010s. Our newest venture is Watson University. Finding ‘What’s Next?’ insures we will perpetually do good for our employees, customers and communities. Work Safe. Work Smart. Work Together. #1Watson COMPANY NEWS Zachery Buckler - Winston-Salem Wins 2021 Apprentice Contest MORE NEWS Previous Next POWERING THE CAROLINAS AND VIRGINIA Home About Markets Service Areas Careers Payments News Safety HR WATSON ENERGY > © 2021 Watson Electrical. All rights reserved.