Electrician Training

The electrician program at East Central Community College prepares students for careers as electrical contractors, inspectors, estimators, project managers, electricians, linemen, and wiremen. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical apparatus and systems. Program courses include: principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer electrician training.

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East Central Community College

1003 W Sunflower Road, Cleveland, MS

East Central Community College, located in Decatur, Mississippi, serves five counties. Founded in 1928, the school continues to provide quality education to its service area. ECCC provides educational programs to over 2,400 credit students, 1,800 non-credit students and 18,000 participants in workforce training through the Workforce Development Center.

ECCC is also part of the Mississippi Virtual Community College, offering online instruction to students who cannot regularly come to campus or have inflexible schedules.

Academics

East Central Community College offers general education courses designed for transfer to four year Mississippi institution. Career programs are designed to prepare individuals for work immediately upon completion, providing the skills and education necessary to succeed. Workforce development programs and GED courses are available to improve certain skills or provide a start for adult education.

Some programs available:

• Cosmetology
• Nursing Assistant
• Residential Carpentry
• Welding
• Surgical Technician

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at East Central Community College must complete the online application, pay all associated fees, submit all pertinent transcripts and SAT or COMPASS scores. Each health care program has additional criteria which must be fulfilled prior to admission.

Financial aid begins with the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which determines a student's eligibility. The various scholarships, loans and grants are given based on necessity or merit as determined by the financial aid office and the Student Aid Report (SAR) given after the FAFSA is processed.

Athletics

The ECCC Warriors participate in the NJCAA region 23.  The team colors at ECCC are black and gold.

Sports programs available:

• Baseball – Softball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Golf
• Football
• Tennis
• Cheerleading

Students Enrolled in the Electrician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Central Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Electricians

Description

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electricians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.7% from 2014 to 2024

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Description

Install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, security and fire alarm systems installers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.9% from 2014 to 2024

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Description

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, signal and track switch repairers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).