Vance-Granville Community College Henderson, North Carolina

The Electrician program at Vance-Granville Community College provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the electrical trade. This comprehensive program typically combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experience, covering topics such as electrical theory, blueprint reading, wiring methods, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Through extensive lab work, students gain proficiency in wiring techniques, troubleshooting, and the use of electrical testing equipment. The program emphasizes safety practices and adherence to electrical codes to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the demands of the profession. Upon completion, graduates are typically prepared for entry-level positions as electrical apprentices, maintenance electricians, or electrical technicians, and may be well positioned to pursue further licensure and advancement in the field. The program may also assist with connecting students with apprenticeship opportunities with local electrical contractors, further enhancing their career prospects.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Vance-Granville Community 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.