Electrical Training Institute of San Diego & Imperial Counties

"THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO HELP WITHOUT EXPERIENCE Only way you are getting in this Local is if you know someone or already have years of experience in the trade (considering you scored above average on both Math & English test) I have interviewed twice ! 1st year I scored above an 80% on both tests & in oral interview got turned down for not having experience. Went a year later & again scored above average on aptitude test this time with some electrical experience that I have been doing on the side for cash for over 4 months. During interview I explained that it was my 2nd time interviewing yet with experience & discussed what I did as far as electrical work and again got denied knowing I have 5 years in the construction industry like FML. Your best bet is to join a non-union electricity for over a year & then apply."

"Great place to learn or work. School helps educate students how to be the best Electricians in the industry. It is structured to provide the necessary education requirements for their state license examinations. Teachers have a positive environment to work in with senior staff that cares and supports to ensure teachers have what they need to succeed. They have many course options including renewable energy, low voltage sound/Fire Alarm/tele-data AV/line voltage of 120v and greater."

"Interview after entrance test was TERRIBLE. Literal waste of well over half a year of my time spent waiting. Marcus informed me that I should mention my experience as an electrician to the all important make-or-break “What Makes You A Good Fit For This Apprentice Opportunity” question. I mention a story related to what got me into wanting to be a certified electrician, and I was told I don’t have TWO YEARS of experience so I should walk two blocks up to the local IBEW chapter and work there for a while. Not only that but their local IBEW chapter prioritizes journeyman and the experienced and will have you waste your money on gas and time spent waiting for job bids only to offer said jobs to their those whom they’ve favorited; their system is flawed and broken. What a joke, this is a tradesmen school, why on gods green earth would anyone need 2 years on the books as an electrician to become AN APPRENTICE-STUDENT ELECTRICIAN. What an utterly senseless notion, what entry-level apprentice/student has 2 years worth of experience in any field whatsoever; That level of experience entirely contradicts the title of apprentice/student. The staff was rude, condescending and clearly the hiring process was not merit based, it was based on connections and sucking up to those infantile clowns. I cannot imagine more negative aspects to something that should be a simple process. On top of all this Marcus further wasted my time by suggesting 3 alternate companies I should apply to, “they’re all looking to hire entry-level electricians” he said. Not a single company he suggested was hiring entry-level electricians. On top of this I informed Marcus I would likely be pursuing a career in law enforcement due to the hiring process being more straightforward, based on physical attributes and merit, he scoffed at the suggestion and furthermore insulted law enforcement officers and their career choice altogether. Yeah 3-6 months in the police academy compared to four years strung out at this miserable dump, I know which choice I’d make. Four years of anyones time and dedication to pursuing the career path they’re “offering” is a joke, he should have redirected his mockery into a mirror. This establishment deserves multiple negative stars, it is THE WORST. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS TRAP AND EXPECT A SURE THING, YOU WILL WASTE MONTHS TO YEARS OF YOUR TIME ONLY TO BE ENTIRELY LET DOWN."

"Don’t fall for what they say on the site it’s not all true. All the tests preps they have for you to practice don’t help at all.Most of the test is not even on what they give on the preps so what’s the point of giving out something that won’t help?When I applied the ladies that helped me out with my application had a very rude attitude. They have you waiting for months without exacts dates on when will be your test or interview. They made me wait 3 months just to notify me when I would have my test taken. While taken my test the conditions in that room were crazy no ac with only 2 fans for like 30 guys talking the test, you could imagine how bad it was in there. I wasted half a year thinking this school would be the right choose. Don't be like me and waste your time. Unacceptable from point of view don’t waste your time here and try something else! If I could give these school a 0/5 I would,I do not recommend this school to anyone."

"Administration Personnel are rude and have a very negative attitude. They answer every question in a very condescending manner. These experiences make me think that all ETI personnel are the same and or customer service really isn’t their thing here."