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Program Description for Utility Technician

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Provider Alpena Community College
Date of last update 7/6/2009
Description This two-semester program has been developed to meet the utility industry's need for trained, entry level employees. It is the only college certificate program offered in Michigan designed specifically to prepare men and women to install and repair business and residential electrical, telephone, and telegraph transmission systems. Students complete 37 credit hours of practical theory and hands-on training using actual equipment and materials in classroom, lab and field setings.
Contact Name Mike Kollien
Contact Phone Number (989) 358-7339
Contact URL www.alpenacc.edu/search/programsearch.asp?prog_id=64
Course Length 37 Credit Hours
Admission Requirements Apply to colege. Students must be able to climb 40 foot power poles to successfully complete the first semester. Each student is expected to supply the following equipment for his/her use: Hard Hat, safety glasses, lineman belt, safety strap and climbers, rain wear, work shoes/boots, various hand tools required by trade.
Credential Earned Certificate
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, All state and federal programs
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 0 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $3,700
Additional Costs Yes, $800
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 52
Employment Rate 92.7%
 
Follow-up information is available for 41 out of 52 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 32
Number in Related Training: 6
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 3
This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.
Training-Related Placement Rate 92.7%
  There are several ways to measure both placement success and the degree to which this is training-related. Please call the school for further details.
Average Starting Wage $13.25
 
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