HARFORD COUNTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOC INC

What HARFORD COUNTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOC INC does

Harford County Electrical Contractors Association Inc. (HCECA) is a Maryland-based nonprofit trade association founded in 1941 that has operated a four-year registered electrical apprenticeship program since 1977. The association serves two primary customer sets: aspiring electricians seeking a paid pathway to a Maryland journeyperson license, and member electrical contractors who supply on-the-job training placements and pay annual dues. The core product is a 8,000-hour on-the-job training / 576-hour classroom program (2,000 hours/year and 144 hours/year, respectively) delivered at Harford Community College's Edgewood Hall, combining evening classes with full-time paid work at member contractor sites. Graduates earn a Journeyperson Certificate and, since July 1, 2022, can apply for a Maryland journeyperson electrician license without examination under Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council Registry #919.

The business model is membership- and tuition-funded. Apprentice tuition is $1,825 per year (raised from $1,700 in 2021-2022), plus a $10 non-refundable application fee; Full Member contractors pay $125/year and Associate Members pay $90/year. Supporting revenue streams include state-approved continuing education courses for license renewal, donations earmarked for scholarships and lab improvements, and tuition from articulated college-credit pathways with Harford Community College (up to 21 credits toward an A.A.S. degree). Go-to-market is event-driven and partnership-led — recruiting via National Apprenticeship Week open houses, the Harford Technical High School School-to-Apprenticeship pathway, a published hiring list of member contractors, and direct enrollment through the website. The association has 1,928+ graduates since 1982 and held its 45th annual graduation ceremony in May 2026.

Name

HARFORD COUNTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOC INC

Legal name

Harford County Electrical Contractors Association & Apprenticeship Program, Inc.

Website

https://hcecamd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harford County Electrical Contractors Association operates a Maryland-certified, four-year registered electrical apprenticeship program combining paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction at Harford Community College, serving aspiring electricians and member electrical contractors across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Apprenticeship Education and Workforce Development

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrician Training (Residential & Commercial) (EDAOABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Electrical apprenticeship training
• Trade apprenticeship programs
• Journeyperson electrician licensing
• Continuing education electricians
• Workforce development construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Bel Air

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Apprentice Tuition: Apprentices pay tuition for the four-year program, approximately $1,825 per year which includes access to online curriculum and books. The program also charges a $10 application fee.
2. Membership Dues: Electrical contractors pay annual membership dues to HCECA: $125 for Full Members (licensed master electricians) and $90 for Associate Members. Member contractors can employ apprentices in the program.
3. Continuing Education: HCECA offers continuing education courses approved for Maryland license renewal. Master Electricians require 10 hours of CE every 2 years; Journeypersons require 5 hours.
4. Donations: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations for scholarships, books/supplies/technology for students, and lab improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HCECA operates a four-year registered electrical apprenticeship program that combines 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with 576 hours of classroom instruction at Harford Community College. Graduates earn a Journeyperson Certificate from the Maryland Department of Labor and are eligible to apply for a Maryland journeyperson electrician license without examination. Support offerings include continuing education courses for license renewal, a college credit articulation agreement, and a School-to-Apprenticeship pathway for high school students.

Product overview

The Harford County Electrical Contractors Association (HCECA) operates a single primary offering: its four-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program. This program is the central product, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Supporting offerings include Continuing Education courses for license renewal, a Harford Community College articulation agreement for college credit transfer, a School to Apprenticeship pathway for high school students, the Amped Achievers academic recognition program, and Master Electrician Exam Prep courses. All offerings are designed to support the development and continued education of electrical trade professionals.

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Products and services

• Harford County Electrical Apprenticeship Program A four-year registered electrical apprenticeship program combining 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of classroom instruction. Graduates earn a Journeyperson Certificate from the Maryland Department of Labor and can apply for a journeyperson electrician license without examination. Designed for aspiring electricians seeking a paid, structured pathway to licensure.
• Continuing Education Courses State-approved continuing education courses for Master Electricians (10 hours every 2 years) and Journeyperson Electricians (5 hours every 2 years) for Maryland license renewal. Offered in in-person, virtual, and online formats.
• Harford Community College Articulation Agreement Partnership allowing HCECA graduates to transfer up to 21 credits toward an A.A.S. degree in Technical/Professional Studies or 19 credits toward an A.A. degree in General Studies at Harford Community College.
• School to Apprenticeship (STA) Pathway A pathway for qualified Harford Technical High School students to enter the HCECA program as second-year apprentices, with potential for up to 1,000 hours of OJT credit. Students complete electrical coursework in 11th and 12th grade.
• Master Electrician Exam Prep Course Exam preparation course to help electricians prepare for the Master Electrician licensing examination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates earnJourneyperson Certificate qualifying them for Maryland journeyperson electrician license without exam
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harford Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977Long-term academic partnership with Harford Community College. HCECA apprenticeship program is housed at HCC's Edgewood Hall campus. Graduates are eligible to receive up to 21 college credits toward an A.A.S. degree in Technical/Professional Studies (Business Management concentration) or 19 credits toward an A.A. degree in General Studies upon completing a 3-credit HCC course.
• Harford Technical High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-to-Apprenticeship (STA) pathway allows qualified HTHS students who complete 11th and 12th grade electrical coursework with 80+ average to enter HCECA as 2nd year apprentices. Students can participate through HCPS Work Based Learning (WBL) Program or train solely in their academic Electrical class. May receive up to 1,000 hours of OJT credit through work and/or lab experience.
• Maryland Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCECA program is approved and certified by the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council (Registry #919). Graduates receive State of Maryland Certificate of Completion. Beginning July 1, 2022, graduates can apply for journeyperson electrician license without exam. Electrical licenses are issued through the State of Maryland.
• United States Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCECA Electrical Apprenticeship Program is approved and certified by the U.S. Department of Labor as a registered apprenticeship program.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCECA is approved for VA education benefits. Veterans using GI Bill can receive money for books, supplies, and housing (if covered under Post-9/11 GI Bill) while training as electrical apprentices. VA education benefits cover apprenticeship training through on-the-job training programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Emerging players

• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit serving middle school, high school, and college students preparing for skilled trades, including electrical. Comparable as a feeder for high school-age candidates into HCECA's School-to-Apprenticeship pipeline, especially through Harford Technical High School.

Direct peers

• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC): National trade association for open-shop electrical contractors that operates its own four-year IEC Apprenticeship Program leading to journeyman credentials. Directly comparable to HCECA in mission (electrical apprenticeship, continuing education for license renewal) and structure (membership-funded, state-registered curriculum).
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) / IBEW Local 313: NECA works with IBEW local unions to operate the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) for electricians, which is the largest union-affiliated electrical apprenticeship pipeline in the US. Closest like-for-like competitor for apprentice recruitment and licensed-journeyman placement in Maryland.
• ABC Chesapeake Shores (Maryland Chapter of ABC): Regional chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors serving Maryland, including craft training and apprenticeship programs for electrical and other trades. Directly competes for the same Harford County/Maryland member-contractor relationships and apprentice candidates as HCECA.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction trade association that runs registered apprenticeship programs across multiple crafts, including electrical, funded by member dues and tuition. Closely comparable as a competing apprenticeship provider competing for Maryland's 11,498 registered apprentices.

Broad incumbents

• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): National standards-setting and credentialing body for construction craft training, including electrical, used across ABC, unions, and independent programs. Comparable as the broader ecosystem in which HCECA's apprenticeship operates and competes for industry credibility.

Regional players

• Maryland Apprenticeship Connector (Maryland Department of Labor): State-run apprenticeship sponsor and connector for Maryland, which approves and publicly lists programs including HCECA. Comparable as the state-level regulator and alternative referral funnel for prospective apprentices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles10 records

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