Spotlight on Anthoney Castro, Northern California Electrician Trainee Valedictorian

Confidence. That is an invaluable thing that WECA and its Electrician Trainee Certificate Program have provided to Anthoney Castro, the 2024 Northern California Electrician Trainee Valedictorian.

“I feel more confident in the field with the things I learned while attending WECA,” says Anthoney. “The education I received was fantastic and has given me a deeper understanding of electricity, how to safely work with it, and how to interpret the NEC. That has greatly increased opportunities for me.”

Anthoney chose the in-person lab option for his classes in the program. “The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful. The classes were detailed and well-organized. Even with the experience I have acquired in the field, I felt like I was learning and growing in electrical knowledge with every class. The in-class lessons were fun and educational; it was a great experience,” recalls Anthoney.

Initially, Anthoney enrolled in WECA’s Electrician Trainee Program with one goal: to pass the California State Journeyman Exam, which he accomplished. But with an Electrician Trainee Program Certificate in hand, Anthoney will leave WECA with a vast wealth of electrical knowledge, which will help him one day achieve his dream of owning his own electrical company.

Anthoney prospered during his Electrician Trainee Program journey due to support from his family, employer, and mentors.

“My wife, Linsey, took care of our kids and everything at home so I could focus in class and study. My dad pushed me to become an electrician. My company gave me the opportunity to attend WECA. And my mentors helped expand my electrical knowledge,” says Anthoney.

However, success starts with yourself, according to Anthoney.

“Don’t give up, believe in yourself, and make the decision to be great at whatever you do,” advises Anthoney. “There will be things that will try to pull you in a different direction, challenges and people that will try to tell you that you can’t do it or maybe even asking yourself if it is even worth it. It is. Stay focused; in the end, it is definitely worth it.”

Thank you for choosing WECA’s Electrician Trainee Certificate Program for your electrical education and certification preparation, Anthoney! We’re thrilled to celebrate your achievement of becoming Valedictorian of your class and we hope your example of hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm will inspire others.