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The Blinn College District recently recognized 27 students who earned certificates of completion in the principles of electrical technician, HVAC technician, or plumbing.
Available through Blinnโs Division of Technical and Community Education, these programs prepare students to enter the workforce with nationally recognized credentials and hands-on instruction in their respective fields. All three careers are in high demand, with median salaries that exceed $50,000 per year.
โBlinn is committed to developing a skilled Brazos Valley workforce by providing students with the tools necessary to embark on high-demand trades careers,โ said Richard Hobbs, facilities maintenance instruction coordinator. โWith these certifications, local employers know Blinn students received industry-leading training and are prepared for immediate employment.โ
To view course schedules and learn more about Blinnโsย electrical technician,ย HVAC, andย plumbingย programs, visitย www.blinn.edu/workforce.
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PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Hunter Baker, Zane Cook, Tristan Graves, Elijah Hamilton, Brandonย Heuermann, Charlie Lopez, Bradenย Lyssy, Nate Morris, Justinย Pattat, Juan Rosales, and Paul Vest completed 200 contact hours to earn their certificates of completion in the principles of electrical technician.
Blinnโs program provides classroom instruction that prepares students to enter the field as apprentices. Students who complete the course earn a certificate of completion and their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour safety training card.
According to theย U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national demand for electricians is expected to grow 8% between 2019 and 2029, creating 62,200 new jobs with a median pay of $56,900 in 2020. Earlier this year,ย U.S. News & World Reportย ranked electrician as the third-best construction job.
For more information, visitย www.blinn.edu/electrical-technician.
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PRINCIPLES OF HVAC TECHNICIAN
Colbyย Doelitsch, Matthew Glover, Brianย Harnsberry, Kameronย Metejka, Ernesto Naranjo III, Erick Navaย Urbano, Aaronย Nutall, James Sharp, Landon Towns, and Trevon Woods completed 200 contact hours to earn their certificates of completion in the principles of HVAC technician.
Blinnโs hands-on courses introduce students to the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; safety; residential and commercial applications; and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recovery certification preparation. Credentials are stackable, which allows students to enter the workforce as they pursue advanced degrees.
According to theย U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for HVAC professionals is $50,590 per year, and employment is expected to grow 4% between 2019 and 2029.
For more information, visitย www.blinn.edu/hvac.
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PRINCIPLES OF PLUMBING
Jared Burnes, James Flanagan, Patrick Foreman, Oscar Guerrero, Brendanย Labarge, and Blakeย Soreyย completed 200 contact hours to earn their certificates of completion in the principles of plumbing.
Blinnโs plumbing program covers basic safety, plumbing tools, plumbing math, plastic and copper tube fitting, water distribution systems, and much more. Offered in partnership with theย Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), students who complete the program earn National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification, the OSHA 10-hour construction training card, and certificates from Blinn and TEEX.
According to theย U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for plumbers is $56,330 per year, and employment is expected to grow 4% between 2019 and 2029. In 2021,ย U.S. News & World Reportย ranked plumber number two among the best construction jobs.
For more information, visitย www.blinn.edu/plumbing.
About the Blinn College District
With innovative programs and award-winning co-enrollment partnerships, Blinnโs academic transfer rate ranks No. 1 among Texas community colleges. Courses are available online and at five Central Texas campuses, and students save 43% in tuition and fees compared to the average state university. For more information, visitย www.blinn.edu.
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Richard Bray
Director of Communications, Media Relations, and Marketing
Blinn College District
Office: 979-209-7285
Cell: 979-220-5554