State-Approved · Kalispell, Montana
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Glacier Electrical Apprentice Resources provides NEC-based electrical training for apprentices and journeymen across Montana. State-approved, Mike Holt certified, and built for the trade.
25 Years in the Trade
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4-Year Program · $1,950/year
State-Approved RTI
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25+
Years in the Trade
4-Year
State-Approved Program
Platinum
Mike Holt Certified
$1,950
Per Year · All Inclusive
What We Offer
Comprehensive electrical training built around the NEC — for apprentices, journeymen, and contractors.
Apprenticeship Program
4-year state-approved RTI program. 144 hours of NEC-based instruction per year. $1,950/year.
CEU Courses
16-hour NEC 2023 Update and 8-hour Grounding & Bonding. Montana license renewal approved.
Hybrid Instruction
In-person and live-stream classes with recorded content. Physical and digital textbooks included.
Student Portal
Access coursework, recordings, and resources through the Mike Holt online learning platform.
Apprenticeship Program
A 4-Year Program
Built for the Trade.
GEAR Montana's apprenticeship program meets Montana's Registered Apprenticeship requirements with 144 hours of related technical instruction per year. Students progress through four years of NEC-based coursework covering electrical theory, code application, and trade practice.
Tuition is $1,950 per year — all inclusive. No hidden fees.
GEAR is the only state-approved electrical apprenticeship school in the Flathead Valley.
Our graduates are code-ready, safety-conscious, and employer-preferred.
144 hrs
Related Technical Instruction per year
4 Years
Complete apprenticeship program
$1,950
Annual tuition — all inclusive
2023 NEC
Current code edition taught
Mike Holt Certified Instructor
Montana State-Approved RTI
Master Electrician · 25 Years
Continuing Education
Montana-approved CEUs for license renewal. July deadline — don't wait.
16-Hour Course
NEC 2023 Code Update
Covers all significant changes from the 2020 to 2023 NEC. Required for Montana license renewal. Taught by a Mike Holt Platinum Certified Instructor using official Mike Holt curriculum.
Tuition: $350
Format: In-Person
CEUs: 16 hours
Deadline: July license renewal
8-Hour Course
Grounding & Bonding
One of the most misunderstood and misapplied areas of the NEC. This course covers Article 250 in depth — grounding electrode systems, bonding requirements, and common field mistakes.
Tuition: $185
Format: In-Person
CEUs: 8 hours
Approved: Montana license renewal
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Cracking the Code
Mastering the Electrician's Exam
The uncomfortable truth about the electrical licensing exam: passing it has almost nothing to do with how good an electrician you are. Capable journeymen fail. Apprentices fresh out of school pass on their first attempt. The difference is not knowledge — it is strategy.
A study system and exam strategy guide built specifically for working electricians. Written by a 25-year Master Electrician and Mike Holt Certified Instructor.
- Six-month study system built on spaced repetition·
- Professional codebook tabbing and color-coding system
- The Triage Method — five-category exam strategy
- Complete reference appendix: Ohm's Law, calculations, box fill
- 48-hour pre-exam protocol
Free Apprenticeship Placement Test
Not sure where to start? Take our free placement assessment to find the right entry point for your apprenticeship.
Get In Touch
Call Us
406.201.9301
Email Us
contact@gearmt.com
Location
Kalispell, Montana
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm MST