Smart Tech Starts with Skilled Apprentices

Smart technology is changing how homes and businesses use energy. From connected lighting to smart thermostats, these tools can improve comfort and help manage electricity use, but they need skilled electricians to install and configure them properly.

At IBEW 906 JATC, apprentices learn practical energy-efficiency strategies they can bring to the job. Training includes installing and programming smart thermostats, which can adjust heating and cooling schedules to support better energy management in residential and commercial spaces.

Apprentices also learn about LED lighting, sealing and insulation, phantom energy loads, and routine electrical maintenance. These lessons help them understand how technology fits into a broader approach to reducing waste and improving efficiency.

The JATC’s apprentice program combines classroom learning each year with on-the-job training. As smart devices become more common, understanding how they connect with electrical systems and how to use them safely and effectively can help prepare apprentices for evolving customer needs.

Smart tech is more than gadgets; it’s part of a larger shift toward thoughtful, efficient energy use. By learning to install and program these systems, IBEW 906 JATC apprentices are preparing to support customers and communities with modern electrical solutions.

Explore apprenticeship training with IBEW 906 JATC to learn how you can build the skills to power what’s next.