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Hobbies such as repairing radios, building electronics kits, or working with model electric trains will help you understand the work of electricians. In addition to sampling related activities like these, you may benefit by arranging to talk with an electrician about his or her job. With the help of a teacher or school counselor, it may be possible to contact a local electrical contracting firm and arrange an information interview with an electrician.

Join your school's electronics club. If one doesn't exist, start one. Participate in competitions to test your skills against others who are interested in electronics. For example, SkillsUSA, a "national membership organization serving middle-school, high-school, and college/postsecondary students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations,” offers several electricity-related competitions including the Electrical Construction Wiring Competition. Visit https://www.skillsusa.org/competition/electrical-construction-wiring/ for more information.

Visit Explore the Trades (https://explorethetrades.org), which provides detailed information on education and careers for electricians, plumbers, and heating and cooling technicians.

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