Individuals skilled in
electrical trades are always in demand. As new homes,
buildings, and industries spring up, the need for
electrical energy increases, as does the need for
competent electrical technicians. In this program,
students learn the skills necessary to work as an
apprentice electrician, electrician’s helper,
maintenance technician, or electrical equipment
technician, among others. This 1050-hour program
combines hands-on training and classroom instruction in
the area of residential and industrial electricity. The
new fields of hydraulics, PLCs, pneumatics and robotics,
as they relate to the electrical industry, will be
explored.
Oklahoma
Employment & Outlook
In
Oklahoma, electricians are projected to have 190 job
openings annually until the year 2006. These job
openings represent new job growth and replacements
caused by employees leaving the occupation,
promotions, retirement, etc. In 1996, electricians
held approximately 5570 jobs in Oklahoma. They are
expected to hold approximately 5940 jobs by the year
2006. This is considered an average growth rate.
Hourly wages for electricians
are among the highest in the building trades. They may vary by
geographic location, type and size of employer, and
specialization and union affiliation.
