Electrical Systems Technician Program—Wayne, New Jersey
Power Up Your Potential—Start Your Electrical Systems Technician Training at Fortis
Are you looking for training in residential and commercial Electrical Systems Technology? Develop the skills to work with residential and commercial electrical systems and low-voltage systems (50 volts or less) including installation, troubleshooting, and repair. At Fortis Institute in Wayne, New Jersey, our Electrical Systems Technician program gives you the practical training, industry-relevant skills, and confidence to step into a field that keeps homes, businesses, and communities running. With experienced instructors and real-world practice guiding your path, you can turn your curiosity for how things work into a stable, meaningful career. Your next chapter starts with a single switch—flip it at Fortis.
Curious what Electrical Systems Technicians do every day and how to become one?
Why Choose Fortis Institute, Wayne campus for Your Electrical Systems Technician Training?
- Graduate in as Little as 48 Instructional Weeks
The Fortis Electrical Systems Technician diploma program is structured to help you start your career quickly, with focused using current electronics and technology to prepare you for real-world environments in security, alarms, audio-video, and more. - Hands-on Training for an In-Demand field
Students enrolled in Fortis’s residential and commercial Electrical Systems Technician program will explore how electronic theory is applied in the electrical field while learning about electronic devices commonly used in residential and commercial applications. Through classroom presentations and hands-on lab exercises, students will focus on low-wattage (less than 50 volts) wiring applications in accordance with the requirements of the National Electronic Code. - Career Support and Local Connections
Wayne, New Jersey is a suburban community situated approximately 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Students benefit from career services support, access to local job databases, and connections with local employers in communities all across this region.
Our students have access to personalized career guidance, resume assistance, and connections to local employers in and around the metro region. Fortis’ passionate career services team is dedicated to helping students transition from training to employment.
What is the employment outlook?
Local job outlook information provides insight into occupational wage and employment trends associated with the campus area. The information is based on third-party labor-market data. Wage figures represent estimates for workers in the selected occupation and geographic area; they are not based on the earnings of Fortis graduates. Employment, salary and other career outcomes are not guaranteed.
Request information to learn how the Electrical Systems Technician program at Fortis Institute in Wayne, New Jersey can help you train for a career installing, troubleshooting, and repairing residential and commercial electrical systems that make up today’s digitally integrated systems and networks.
Frequently asked questions
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Who is FORTIS?
FORTIS is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth. With the addition of each new campus, Fortis now offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at more than 40 schools in 15 states.
FORTIS College and FORTIS Institute campuses prepare students for careers in healthcare, nursing, medical, dental, business, information technology, massage, cosmetology and the skilled trades such as welding and HVAC.FORTIS College Online also offers online learning platforms for a variety of associate degree programs for adults and members of the military community.
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What are the admission requirements?
To qualify for admissions, in most cases you must be a high school graduate or its equivalent. All applicants are required to complete a personal information sheet. During a personal interview with our admissions staff, we will review your career goals to help you find the right program to fit your needs.
Every individual will be given the opportunity to tour the facility, meet with Financial Aid, and enroll in the next available classes. Please contact your local campus Admission advisor for more information on admission requirements.
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How much does the program cost?
Tuition varies from program and campus. Speak with an admissions advisor for more details.
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Is financial aid available?
You've got obligations and responsibilities already, so financing your education is going to be a real concern. At FORTIS, we understand that. That's why FORTIS helps our students to learn about government and private loans and other financial aid options that are available to those who qualify to help finance the cost of building the foundation for your new career.
- We work every day with working adults and career changers who have complex financial situations, and get them the information to help them to determine the financing for their education that will work the best for them.
- We have financial aid offices on every campus so students can continue to find and act on important information they need to continue on their path to success
- We are flexible and pragmatic in our approach. Our instructors, counselors, professors, and staff understand and will work with you if it becomes difficult to keep up your studies or if you need time off.
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Does FORTIS help me find a job after graduation?
At FORTIS, our Career Services professionals are committed to successfully supporting our graduates to secure employment in entry-level positions. Through career development, including professionalism, motivation, resume development, dress for success, interview coaching and the maintenance of ethical standards, we empower our graduates with the skills necessary to approach a job interview ready for success.
FORTIS operates a Career Services Center at each campus to assist graduates with career placement. FORTIS provides graduate employment assistance. As graduation approaches, students get the opportunity to meet with the Director of Career Services during their last semester to discuss career services available for their individual job search. As a graduate, you will want employment that reflects your skills, training, and allows for professional growth and development. Career Services is committed to helping you find the right fit for you.
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Is FORTIS accredited?
If you’re looking for accredited colleges or vocational schools, you have come to the right place! While each campus varies in program offerings, accrediting bodies, and specific programmatic accreditations, all are institutionally accredited! Each of our colleges and institutes are institutionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
See each school's campus page or click on the CONSUMER INFO button on the right to view individual campus or programmatic accreditations.
Programs vary by state and campus. Not all programs are offered at all locations. Contact local campus for accreditation information.
