TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Electrical theory
• Wiring for residential, commercial, and industrial locations
• Industrial motor control/automation

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Social and Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Professional Attitude
• Initiative and Self-motivation
• Problem Solving
• Interview Skills
• Client Interactions

CAREER PATHWAYS

• Residential Electrician
• Commercial/Industrial Electrician
• Telecommunication Technician
• Maintenance Electrician

CERTIFICATIONS

• OSHA Certification
• NCCER Credentials

COLLEGE CREDITS

College in the High School – Harrisburg Area Community College

• Enrollment is at the beginning of each semester to take one or more of the following courses in your CareerTech program.
  • ELOC 153 – Fundamentals of Electricity (4 credits)
  • ELOC 157 – Electrical Wiring I (4 credits)
  • ELOC 172 – National Electric Code (2 credits)
  • IA 201 – Motors & Controls (4 credits)

Program of Study (POS) Statewide Articulations, SOAR

• CareerTech will produce the paperwork for each senior whether they are or are not eligible to be exempt from the following credits at the following post-secondary schools. More Information.
• The following are pending renewal and may or may not be offered by May 2025.
  • Harrisburg Area Community College – 10 credits
  • Johnson College – 9 credits
  • Orleans Technical Institute – .5 credit
  • Rosedale Technical College – 9 to 9.5 credits

Direct Articulations

• Saint Francis University, Francis Worldwide – 6 credits for an Associate’s degree, 12 credits for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • 25% tuition reduction

NOCTI

• Pass your written assessment to recieve your recommended credit waiver at the Awards Ceremony.
  • 3 credits – Recommended to be awarded in Engineering, General Technology or Introduction to Electrical Power and Transmission Technology. 1 to 2 additional credits may be awarded based on successful completion of the performance component with the written proficiency exam.
  • More details and 1300 colleges in 50 states

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Students should be proficient in Algebra I or higher and be reading near grade level.

UNIFORMS

A CareerTech blue or gray, long sleeve t-shirt is required (no short sleeve). Uniforms may be ordered online or purchased at the school store.  CareerTech hoodies and flannel shirts are not permitted to be worn in shop.

Jeans or work pants without holes.

Work boots (steel toe not required)

OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS

• School uniform
• Tool Kit – Approximately $225

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW

This training will help you become a professional tradesman, electrician, lineman, etc.