Career Information

There are many areas of specialization in this career path. Some are as follows:

  • Industrial Plant/Mine Electrician (C-class)
  • Automation Technician
  • Measurement Technician
  • Calibrations Specialist
  • Corrosion Technician

The primary areas of employment for this program in our area are in the Industrial sector. Places like:

  • Trona & Coal mines
  • Soda Ash production facilities
  • Natural Gas Compression Stations
  • Oil/Natural Gas Pipeline Installation sites/companies
  • Oil/Natural Gas extraction sites/companies
  • Oil/Natural Gas production completion companies

 

Projected Employment for Electrical & Electronics Repairers,
Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Wyoming
State 2016
Employment
2026 Employment Percent Change Projected Annual Job Openings*
Wyoming 150 170 +15% 20

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026).

 

Business Salary & Job Outlook - National average
National 2016 Employment 2026 Employment Percent Change Projected Annual Job Openings*
United States 68,300 69,900 2% 6,100

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026).

 

Additional Resources in making sure this is the degree and career path for you!

Is this the right degree path for you? You may not know unless you experience it firsthand. There are a number of ways you can do this.

  • SkillsUsa is an organization that hosts competitions in various fields, including robotics, engineering, manufacturing, and even building construction. Students have the opportunity to see firsthand just what goes into some of these occupations as they compete with other students to
  • Internships, Apprenticeships, and Co-Op opportunities are real-life firsthand ways to work in the field in which you aspire to build a career. These are also opportunities to gain work experience and college credit simultaneously.
  • Many employers advertise job opportunities here on campus, recruiting out of our program to fill their job openings directly with fresh graduates that are ready to hit the ground running.

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