Electrical Training Institute

What Electrical Training Institute does

Electrical Training Institute (ETI), also doing business as Los Angeles Electrical Training Institute, is a private joint apprenticeship and training committee (JATC) headquartered at 6023 S. Garfield Ave, Commerce, California. It is the affiliated training arm of IBEW Local 11 (union) and the Los Angeles County Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), operating four registered apprenticeship programs — the 5-year Inside Wireman, 3-year Residential Wireman, 3-year Sound and Communications Installer, and 4-year Intelligent Transportation Systems pathways — that produce journey-level electricians for commercial, industrial, residential, low-voltage, and transportation-infrastructure construction across Southern California.

ETI's core delivery model combines paid on-the-job training with NECA contractors under union contract with 240+ hours per year of classroom instruction, supplemented by specialized facilities such as the MAD Lab (Milwaukee M18 battery-powered hands-on boards with QR-coded NEC/UL references), motor control rooms, and a tutoring center. Adjacent programs include a free pre-apprenticeship Boot Camp (valued at $2,404.53), the Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP), the EMPOWER women's mentorship initiative, and a Fiber Optic Train-the-Trainer partnership with ETA and Tempo Communications. Apprentices enter through a quarterly online application cycle capped at 2,000 applications per window.

ETI is funded by employer contributions to health, welfare, and pension plans under the IBEW-NECA collective bargaining framework, supplemented by fees from journey-level continuing education classes. Outreach is community-led through job fairs, community organizations (Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Brotherhood Crusade, 2nd Call, WINTER), youth programs (Girls Build LA, LAPD Hollenbeck PAL), and digital channels (Watt's Up blog, Watts Up newsletter, mobile app). The organization is not a traditional venture-backable company: it is a labor-management governed training institution with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no acquisitions disclosed.

Name

Electrical Training Institute

Legal name

Electrical Training Institute

Website

https://laett.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Electrical Training Institute is the IBEW Local 11 / NECA joint apprenticeship and training committee in Commerce, California, running four registered electrician apprenticeship programs plus veteran and women's outreach for Southern California union contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrician Training (Residential & Commercial) (EDAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Electrician & Plant Electrical Systems (EDAOABAB), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

Keywords

• Electrical apprenticeship training
• Journeyman electrician certification
• Construction trade education
• Union electrical workforce
• Vocational skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Commerce

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training (Employer-Funded): The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) operates the apprenticeship program. Apprentices work full-time under union contracts with employers who contribute to training funds. Employers fund the apprenticeship training through union contract contributions to health, welfare, and pension plans.
2. Journey-level Continuing Education: ETI offers continuing education classes for journey-level electrical workers. These classes have associated fees for registration and are available through online registration systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Electrical Training Institute operates four registered electrical apprenticeship programs — Inside Wireman (5-year), Residential Wireman (3-year), Sound & Communications Installer (3-year), and Intelligent Transportation Systems (4-year) — that combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction (240+ hours/year) at its Commerce, CA campus. Programs are funded by NECA contractor contributions through union contract trust funds, with apprentices earning progressively increasing wages. The institute also offers a free pre-apprenticeship Boot Camp, tutoring, journey-level continuing education, and CA state practice exams.

Product overview

Electrical Training Institute offers a unified platform of electrical trade apprenticeship programs combined with specialized training labs and support services. The core offerings are four registered apprenticeship programs: the 5-year Inside Wireman program, 3-year Residential Wireman program, 3-year Sound and Communications Installer program, and 4-year Intelligent Transportation Systems program. These programs are supplemented by Boot Camp (a free pre-apprenticeship orientation), Tutoring Center (weekend math and NEC review), and certification exam preparation. Specialized training facilities include the MAD Lab for hands-on basics, motor control labs, and fiber optic training. ETI also supports veterans through the Veterans Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) and women through the EMPOWER mentorship program. Students access coursework via the NJATC Blended Learning LMS and maintain records through the Student Portal at students.laett.com. The institution is powered by UnionActive for member management and website operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMPOWER: ETI Mentorship Program Offering Women Extra Resources - dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and supporting women in IBEW Local 11. Monthly meetings held every 2nd Thursday at 4:00 PM.
• VEEP
• MAD Lab

Products and services

• Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 veterans graduated in VEEP Cohort 11
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ETA (Electronics Technicians Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationETA partnered with ETI for hands-on Fiber Optic Train-the-Trainer course led by Senior Instructor Summer Zachary. Training covered fiber termination, testing, and latest communications infrastructure standards. Instructors now bringing fiber optics knowledge back to classrooms for more consistent training.
• Tempo CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with ETI and ETA for Fiber Optic Train-the-Trainer course. Contributed to the hands-on training experience covering fiber termination, testing, and communications infrastructure standards.
• Casa Treatment Center for WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented at EMPOWER monthly meeting on effects of alcohol on women's health as part of the program's educational workshop series.
• Long Beach City CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiguel Sanchez, ETI outreach coordinator, attends job fairs at Long Beach City College to promote apprenticeship opportunities and help future applicants understand requirements.
• Boys and Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerETI outreach visits Boys and Girls Club locations to introduce youth to electrical trade careers and apprenticeship opportunities.
• LAPD's Hollenbeck PAL Youth GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerETI outreach through Police Athletic League connects with youth groups to discuss electrical trade opportunities and apprenticeship pathways.
• LAWA (Los Angeles World Airports) - Girls Build LAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls Build LA Careers Exploration Program partners with ETI for career days where high school girls tour facilities, learn about electrical and renewable energy trades, and participate in hands-on activities.
• Yvonne Wheeler (LA Federation of Labor)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst female president of the LA Federation of Labor spoke at EMPOWER event, sharing insights on labor movement and women in trades.
• Keith Edwards (Electrical Workers Minority Caucus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational President of Electrical Workers Minority Caucus presented at EMPOWER event, providing leadership perspective on diversity in the electrical trades.
• Sue Doro (Author)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthor of several books on being a woman in the trades conducted Bluejean Pocketwriters Workshop at EMPOWER event, described as moving and inspirational.
• Women in Non-Traditional Employment Roles (WINTER)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner26-year organization providing free pre-apprenticeship training for women. WINTER has significantly impacted lives of numerous women and plays pivotal role in reshaping narratives for women in unconventional employment roles.
• Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARC focuses on ending mass incarceration in California by fostering safe, healthy communities and enabling formerly and currently incarcerated individuals to flourish through support, reentry services, and policy advocacy.
• Brotherhood CrusadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission centered around eliminating obstacles hindering individuals from achieving success and enhancing quality of life through health, wellness, academic support, economic development, financial literacy, and community institutions.
• 2nd CallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots nonprofit established in 2006 dedicated to fostering community safety, justice, and liberation. Focuses on saving lives by minimizing violence and supporting personal growth of marginalized individuals including high-risk individuals and ex-felons.
• State Building and Construction Trades Council of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes apprenticeship as age-old method of teaching construction crafts. Supports Multi-Craft Core (MC3) curriculum approved by National Building Trades for apprenticeship prep programs giving participants understanding of crafts, safety certificates, and preparation for apprenticeship.
• Mike Kufchak (Veteran Director, IBEW Local 11)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran Director for IBEW Local 11 hosted VEEP Cohort 11 graduation ceremony, providing leadership and support for veterans transitioning to electrical careers.
• Eric Cartier (NECA Chapter Manager)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNECA Chapter Manager delivered remarks at VEEP Cohort 11 graduation ceremony, representing electrical contractor partnership in veteran training.
• Robert Corona (IBEW Local 11 Business Manager)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBEW Local 11 Business Manager presented at VEEP Cohort 11 graduation, providing union leadership perspective and commitment to veteran success.
• David Nott (ETI Training Director)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerETI Training Director delivered remarks at VEEP graduation ceremony, representing ETI's commitment to veteran training and support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• IBEW Local 134 JATC (Chicago): Joint apprenticeship and training committee for IBEW Local 134 in Chicago, offering Inside Wireman and specialty apprenticeships through the same union/NECA JATC model as ETI. Direct counterpart in another major metro, serving as a useful regional comparator.

Emerging players

• TPC Training Systems: Online continuing-education and workforce training provider for industrial and electrical trades, overlapping with ETI's journey-level continuing-education offering but via e-learning rather than classroom/lab.
• Coyne College: Independent for-profit trade school offering electrical construction and apprenticeship-related training. Competes for the same entry-level electrician candidates in adjacent geographies.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National trade association running craft training and apprenticeship programs that compete with union JATCs for electrical apprentices and continuing-education students across multiple trades.
• Penn Foster: Online career school offering electrician and trade programs that compete on accessibility and price, particularly for self-paced learners outside union pathways. Emerging as a lower-cost alternative to traditional apprenticeships.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus for-profit career training operator with electrical and skilled trades programs in multiple states. Competes for the same prospective apprentices but with a tuition-funded, non-apprenticeship model.

Direct peers

• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC): National non-union trade association that runs its own apprenticeship and training programs competing for the same electrician talent pool. Represents the principal non-union alternative to IBEW/NECA JATC apprenticeship pathways.

Others

• National Training Institute (NTI) / NJATC: National IBEW/NECA umbrella training organization that ETI explicitly uses for blended learning and where ETI apprentices compete for scholarships. Functions as an industry-wide standards body rather than a direct competitor, but materially shapes ETI's curriculum and credentialing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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