I would have to agree with Redsy, if you can get a job working for an electrical contractor, while you are going to school, it will help alot. That's what I did. I worked for a contractor 8 to 4 every day, and atended class one night aweek for 4 hours a night. Did that for 3 years, and the results were amazing. Working with the stuff, and then going to class and finding out what it is that you were actuly doing with the electrons is neat. You'll learn alot in class, but hands-on learning is very importaint also. Best of luck...