About Access Industrial Training
Access Industrial Training was built on a simple idea: the people who keep industrial facilities running need training that goes beyond a textbook.
Why We Started
Our founder started Access Industrial Training after visiting Connecticut's technical high schools and seeing what hands-on, industry-aligned training could do for students entering the trades. That experience led to a personal investment in a dedicated training facility on Foundry Court in Ceres, CA — 6,250+ square feet, with the majority of that space built for hands-on lab work, not lecture seating.
Two Ways We Serve Industry
Employer training. We work directly with employers and their maintenance and electrical staff, offering structured courses in electrical theory, motor controls, transformers, PLC programming, NEC code requirements, and more — plus custom training built around a specific employer's own equipment and procedures.
The next generation. Access Industrial Training also serves as the Capstone course in Ceres Unified School District's Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway at Ceres High School, training juniors and seniors entering the industrial electrical field before they ever set foot on a job site. Read more about the CTE Program.
Along the way, we've also supported the maintenance and electrical teams at local employers including Gallo, Foster Farms, and Superstores Inc. — in addition to our ongoing training partnerships with Stanislaus County, Darling International, Yosemite Foods, Tesla Motors, Pacific Southwest Container, and Ceres Unified School District.
Who Teaches Here
Our instructional team pairs real trade experience with real teaching credentials — our Lead Instructor is CTE-certified, and our Assistant Instructor is a credentialed California teacher. Both bring the same standard to every class: explain it clearly, then have students work with it themselves.
Where We're Located
Access Industrial Training is based at 1990 Foundry Ct. Suite C, Ceres, CA 95307. Contact us to ask about upcoming courses, custom training, or the CTE program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's Behind the Shortage of Electricians?
The shortage primarily stems from retiring veterans of the trade, the cultural shift toward four-year degrees over apprenticeships, and insufficient promotion of the trade to young students.
How Will Electrician Demand Change?
Increased demands for modern electrical infrastructure, such as EV charging stations and solar power systems, will drive the need for more electricians.
What Are Effective Strategies for Addressing the Shortage?
Strategies include expanding specialized training programs, improving compensation packages, forming partnerships with educational institutions, and boosting recruitment efforts in high schools.
How Is the Industry Tackling the Electrician Deficit?
The industry's response involves building training programs, initiating high school recruitment, and creating partnerships with vocational institutions to ensure a steady influx of skilled electricians.
What is Access Electric Doing?
Access Electric is actively developing a skilled workforce by building its own trade school, Access Industrial Training, through partnerships with other trade schools, apprenticeship offerings, and competitive benefit packages aimed at meeting the industry's future needs.