Build the foundation.
Spark the curiosity.
Build the foundation. Spark the curiosity.
Ages 8–12 · Next workshop 11.07.26
Why Wired Young
Real tools.
Real skills.
Earlier.
Kids start sports, music and art young and build on them year after year. Trade skills deserve the same head start. Wired Young gives kids 8–12 early exposure to real tools and practical skills, in small, supervised workshops led by a California licensed C-10 electrical contractor with 25+ years in the trade.
Hands-on learning comes first. Each workshop combines real tools, real materials, and age-appropriate instruction in a jobsite-inspired environment designed to build confidence and curiosity with every skill. Printed activities may be incorporated when they support the lesson. Each workshop is a foundation for the next, with more sessions and enrichment opportunities planned as the program grows.
Our mission
To give kids early, hands-on exposure to the trades in a safe, encouraging, age-appropriate environment — helping them build confidence, curiosity, and real-world skills they can carry into adulthood.
What we're building
More than one workshop.
Wired Young is growing into more than one workshop. Our vision is to create ongoing hands-on enrichment opportunities for kids — from single-day workshops to future multi-session programs and, eventually, homeschool-style semester courses that help kids build practical trade skills over time.
- TodaySingle-day workshopsHands-on introductions to a trade, starting with electrical.
- Future goalMulti-session programsSkills that build from one session to the next.
- Long-term visionSemester-style coursesHomeschool-style courses for building trade skills over time.
What we teach
Skills that build on each other.
Every Wired Young workshop is built around the same foundations, so kids keep adding to what they know each time they come back.
- Tools + tool confidenceLearning what common trade tools are, what they're used for, and how to handle them safely and responsibly.
- Safety + good habitsBuilding an early understanding of PPE, awareness, following instructions, and respecting the work environment.
- Measuring + hands-on skillsDeveloping practical skills through measuring, marking, cutting, assembling, bending, and working with real materials in age-appropriate ways.
- How things workIntroducing kids to electrical and trade concepts in a way that builds curiosity about the systems and materials around them.
- Confidence through doingGiving kids the chance to try, problem-solve, make mistakes, and become more comfortable working with their hands.
See it in action
See Wired Young in action
Real tools. Real skills. Starting young.
Wired Young is about giving kids the chance to learn by doing — safely, gradually, and with skills they can continue building on as they grow.
Featured Reel on Instagram · @illectricinc
Workshops
Next workshop: coming soon.
No workshops are currently open for registration. Follow @WiredYoung or email us to be the first to hear about upcoming workshops and enrichment opportunities.
Current workshop · Workshop full · Waitlist open
Intro to the Electrical Trade
Our November 7 workshop has reached capacity. You may still join the waitlist, and we’ll contact you if a spot becomes available. We’re just getting started — check back for upcoming Wired Young workshops, classes, and events.
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location
- Murrieta / Winchester area, CAExact address is sent to registered families after registration.
- Ages
- Ages 8–12
- Cost
- $40 per child
- Capacity
- 25 kids max
At this workshop
- Gear upSafety glasses, gloves and a real tool vest, and why pros wear them.
- Measure + markTape measures and layout basics. Measure twice, cut once.
- Bend + cut conduitDiscover how conduit is used in the electrical trade, then learn the basics of measuring, cutting, and bending it.
- Electrical basicsAn approachable introduction to electricity, safety, and foundational electrical concepts designed for young learners.
This is the first Wired Young workshop, and the first of many. Future workshops will build on these basics. Follow the build to hear about new dates first.
What's included
We provide the tools. They build the skills.
Instruction
A full two-hour, hands-on session led by Joe Ramirez, a California licensed C-10 electrical contractor.
Safety gear
Safety glasses and work gloves provided for the session.
Tools + materials
Real tools, conduit and hardware, all supplied and set up.
Small groups
Capped at 25 kids so everyone gets time on every station.
Parent + guardian info
What to know before Saturday.
Parent + guardian presence
This first Wired Young workshop is not a drop-off event. One parent or legal guardian must remain on site for the full duration of the workshop. A designated seating area will be available for parents and guardians while kids participate.
Check-in
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and get your child geared up.
Location
The exact address is emailed to registered families after registration is complete.
Supervision
Every tool station is supervised by an adult, and activities are chosen to be safe and age-appropriate.
Waiver
A parent or guardian signs the participation waiver during registration. No waiver, no tools.
Questions
Email wiredyounginfo@gmail.com and we'll get back to you.
What to wear
Dress for the jobsite.
- Closed-toe shoes — sneakers or boots, no sandals
- Long pants that can get dirty
- A comfortable T-shirt; each registered child will receive a Wired Young event shirt to wear over it
- Long hair tied back
- No dangling jewelry, scarves, or loose hoodie strings
- A labeled water bottle is recommended
FAQ
Good questions.
Does my child need any experience?
None. The workshop starts from zero: what each tool is, how to hold it and how to stay safe. Curiosity is the only requirement.
Is it safe for an 8-year-old to use real tools?
Every activity is chosen to be age-appropriate and is supervised by adults, led by a California licensed C-10 electrical contractor with 25+ years of hands-on experience. Kids wear safety glasses and learn how to handle each tool before they use it.
Can I stay and watch?
Yes. This first Wired Young workshop is not a drop-off event. One parent or legal guardian must remain on site for the full duration of the workshop.
A designated parent seating area will be available, and for this event we'll also have an arcade vendor on site plus a mobile coffee cart with coffee and drinks available for purchase.
Where exactly is it?
In the Murrieta / Winchester area. For everyone's privacy, the exact address is sent to registered families after registration.
Will there be more workshops?
Yes. Wired Young is an ongoing program, and future workshops and enrichment opportunities will build on these basics. Follow @WiredYoung to hear about new dates first.
What if my child is 7 or 13?
The workshop is designed for ages 8–12, but we understand every child is different. Please email us at wiredyounginfo@gmail.com and we'd be happy to discuss your child's age, experience, and whether this particular workshop may be a good fit.
What's the cancellation policy?
Refund and cancellation terms are shown on the registration page before you pay.
Who runs Wired Young?
Wired Young is a family-owned program created by Joe and Samantha Ramirez of illectric, Inc. Joe is a California licensed C-10 electrical contractor and third-generation electrician with 25+ years of hands-on experience in the electrical trade.
Waiver + media
The fine print, in plain words.
Participation waiver
Every participant needs a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. It's part of the RegFox registration, so it's done before you arrive.
Photos + video
We may photograph and film workshops to share what kids are building. We never publish children's names. Your media preference is collected during registration.
Trades aren't a backup plan. They're a foundation.
The founders
Joe + Samantha Ramirez
Family-owned · Third-generation trade roots · 25+ years of electrical experience
Joe Ramirez is a California licensed C-10 electrical contractor, third-generation electrician, and owner of illectric, Inc. With more than 25 years in the electrical industry, his experience was built hands-on — learning the trade, solving problems in the field, and developing the craftsmanship and work ethic that continue to shape illectric today.
His wife, Samantha Ramirez, helps run illectric alongside him, overseeing operations, marketing, content, and brand partnerships. Together, they've built a family-owned business rooted in hands-on work, family, and creating something their children can learn from and be part of.
Wired Young started with a question Samantha kept coming back to: why do kids have to wait until high school to start learning real trade skills?
As a homeschool family raising four children — with their three younger kids already showing an interest in the trades — Joe and Samantha realized there was a gap. Kids can start sports, music, art, and other skills young and build on them year after year. Why shouldn't hands-on trade skills have that same opportunity?
Wired Young was created to give kids earlier exposure to real tools, practical skills, and the electrical trade in a safe, supervised, age-appropriate environment. The goal isn't to rush kids into a career. It's to give them a foundation they can continue building on as they grow — so they enter adulthood with confidence, practical knowledge, and skills already under their belt.
Build the foundation. Spark the curiosity.
Partnerships + sponsors
Partner with Wired Young
We're building Wired Young with support from people and brands who believe kids should have earlier access to hands-on skills and the skilled trades.
Interested in sponsoring a workshop, supplying tools or materials, hosting an event, or collaborating with Wired Young?
- Brands
- Trade partners
- Tool + material vendors
- Educators
- Venues
- Community organizations
Contact
Contact Wired Young
Have a question about workshops, registration, age range, or future programs? We'd love to hear from you.
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