Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center Cape Girardeau, Missouri

The Electrician program at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the electrical trade. Students gain hands-on experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including electrical theory, blueprint reading, wiring techniques, conduit bending, motor controls, and safety regulations as stipulated by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Typically, the program is designed to provide instruction for a period, ranging from one to two years depending on whether it is a full-time or part-time offering. Graduates may pursue apprenticeships with electrical contractors, leading to careers as journeyman electricians, electrical supervisors, or even business owners. Success in the program hinges on the ability to comprehend technical documents and apply a working knowledge of mathematics to solve problems.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center 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.