The demand for skilled electricians is growing! Gain experience and active learning in an exciting career that involves generating, moving and using electricity. Opportunity for success is excellent as construction spending and the demand for alternative energy sources are projected to increase.
Electrical Occupations Summary Sheet
CORE SKILLS
- Residential, commercial and industrial wiring
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- Industrial motor controls
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- Understanding Programmable Logic Controllers
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- Teamwork/employability skills
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FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS
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- Robotics/automation engineer
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CERTIFICATIONS and ACADEMIC CREDIT
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- Early college eligibility
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- Visual Performing Applied Arts credit
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- Postsecondary articulated credit
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- PASSES Edge Workplace Safety certificate
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- CPR and first aid certification
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LEADERSHIP and SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Club participation, competition and leadership can occur with Skills USA, MITES, National Technical Honor Society and Student Council.
SETTING STUDENTS UP FOR SUCCESS
Making connections with guest speakers and taking advantage of job shadows, co-op and work experiences gives students real experiences in the field of electrical occupations.
