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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY |
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CLICK HERE TO ENTER MAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS What’s in it for the student? Apprentices learn a marketable skill or trade that will bring personal satisfaction as well as opportunities for employment security. Students will have the opportunity to earn apprenticeship credits through North East Independent School District under the U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training. Students, through the Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IEC), will also have the opportunity to earn up to 37 college credit hours after completing their 4 year apprenticeship training. Presently St. Phillips College and Texas A&M University at Kingsville accept these college credits.
Who is eligible? Students who are entering the 9th grade and at least 14 years old may apply to be in the program. Acceptance in the program may be based on school credits and interviews with the apprenticeship director and teacher.
What does the business partner provide? The business partner provides a place, the equipment, a mentor and a training plan. The mentor encourages the apprentice throughout the training period and assures that the standards in the training plan are met.
What training does the apprentice get? Apprentices are taught skills to prepare them to meet the needs for work place success. Students attend classes necessary to stay on track for graduation. The apprenticeship class addresses job-related skills in team building, critical thinking, problem solving, safety, logical sequencing, and conflict resolution. Direct connection is made between academics and their applications in the work force.
The following courses are offered as part of the Electrical Systems Technology Program:
Upon graduation, the apprentice has three options to complete the apprenticeship:
continue working with the company and receive further training
>attend a two-year college or training program while completing apprenticeship training
enter a four-year college while continuing their apprenticeship training.
For more information on the Electrical Systems Technology Technical Apprenticeship Program contact: |
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