Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, Wisconsin

The Electrician program at Chippewa Valley Technical College provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the high-demand electrical field. This program typically involves a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences, covering topics such as electrical theory, wiring techniques, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. A significant emphasis is placed on safety practices to ensure students are prepared to work safely in potentially hazardous environments. The program may also integrate training in motor controls and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), enhancing graduates’ employability in industrial settings. Upon completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to enter electrical apprenticeships or directly pursue entry-level positions in the electrical industry. Career paths include becoming residential electricians, commercial electricians, industrial electricians, or electrical technicians. The duration is often a two-year Associate Degree program or a shorter diploma option.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Chippewa Valley Technical 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.