Joliet Junior College Joliet, Illinois

The Electrician program at Joliet Junior College (JJC) provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the dynamic and in-demand field of electrical work. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training, preparing graduates for entry-level positions as electricians. Students learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The curriculum typically covers topics such as electrical theory, wiring methods, blueprint reading, electrical codes (potentially based on the National Electrical Code – NEC), motor controls, and safety procedures. Students develop practical skills in wiring, conduit bending, electrical troubleshooting, and the safe use of industry-standard tools and equipment. The program may also provide opportunities to connect with local electrical contractors and unions, potentially leading to apprenticeships. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as electricians in the construction industry, facility maintenance, manufacturing plants, and other sectors. The program is designed to build a solid foundation for further advancement in the electrical field, including the pursuit of Journeyman and Master Electrician licensing.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Joliet Junior College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.