Electrician Training

The electrician program at College of Menominee Nation 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 Minnesota colleges that offer electrician training.

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College of Menominee Nation (CMN)

225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, MN

CMN, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Keshena, WI, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. As a tribal college, the school's primary goal is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its students. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 600 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $6,500 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.menominee.edu.

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

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $62920

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

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $50020

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).