Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Prepare for entry into the electrical trade with hands-on training, industry-aligned instruction and a clear pathway toward journeyman licensure.
Build the skills needed for the electrical trade
Electrical Construction & Maintenance provides broad fundamental training in the principles used to install electrical equipment and the mathematics necessary to plan electrical systems.
National electrical code and theory are taught throughout the program alongside hands-on laboratory exercises and practical instruction.
Students gain experience in residential and commercial wiring systems, lighting design and lighting and control system installation while developing the technical knowledge employers are looking for in today’s electrical industry.
Hands-on training with a pathway toward licensure
Instruction combines theory, practice and extensive laboratory exercises to prepare students for careers in the electrical trade.
Graduates of the associate degree program may apply 4,000 hours toward their Journeyman electrical license, helping accelerate their path into the profession.
The program prepares students for work across residential, commercial and industrial electrical environments.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical Construction & Maintenance program may find employment opportunities with:
- Electrical contractors
- Service shops
- Power companies
- Electrical industry equipment suppliers
- Industrial maintenance operations
Graduates begin careers as entry-level electricians while building experience toward licensure and advancement opportunities in the electrical field.
High school course requirements
Successful completion of:
- Algebra I
- Geometry
Algebra II and Physics are recommended, but not required.
Program resources
A high-demand trade with strong earning potential
Electricians continue to play a critical role in residential, commercial and industrial construction and maintenance projects.
$62,350
median annual wage for electricians nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
11%
projected national job growth for electricians from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average for all occupations.
80,200
projected openings each year for electricians across the country over the decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Electricians.
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