In response to an urgent need for skilled utility lineworkers throughout the region, the Austin Community College District has established Central Texas’ first training program for the high-demand career.
The college will introduce the new Utility Lineworker associate degree and technical certificate this fall. ACC will highlight career opportunities during its Utility Lineworker Expo, scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd.).
The event will give the public an opportunity to see live demonstrations, learn more about program requirements, and meet representatives from Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Georgetown Electric, and Oncor, among others.
The Utility Lineworker Program will address a shortage of lineworkers at time of considerable change in the electric industry. The Texas Workforce Commission projects 20 percent job growth between 2006 and 2016, and industry experts predict the need to be much greater because of changes due to new energy sources, soaring power demand, and an aging workforce dominated by baby boomers nearing retirement.
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By Vanessa Edwards July 14, 2010 - 3:38 pm
If you were unable to attend this information session/demonstration, is it possible to obtain info on this?
Regards,
Vanessa Edwards
By mreyes July 15, 2010 - 8:43 am
Yes! There are several upcoming information sessions listed in the college calendar, including one Saturday, July 24. You also can get career and program information at http://www.austincc.edu/choices/lineworker.
By Vanessa Edwards July 15, 2010 - 10:15 am
Great, thanks!
By juan cortez July 22, 2010 - 5:46 am
i would like info on the line workers course.thank you
By mreyes July 22, 2010 - 1:40 pm
Hello Juan, the online course schedule has two lineworker classes starting this fall. You may need to do some other classes first, though. Check out the technical certificate and associate degree plans and contact the Electronics and Advanced Technologies Department to get started.