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Hey there! I wanted to take a moment to share what a typical day looks like for me as a fresh-out-of-school Electrical Technician. Just a few months ago, I was walking across the stage at Rockford Career College, diploma in hand, and now I am knee-deep in wires, troubleshooting circuits, and feeling the immense satisfaction of a job well done.
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Adrein Turner says continuing his education was not easy, but it was worth the determination it took to succeed. A 2017 graduate of Rockford Career College, Adrein came to Rockford looking to begin his journey to becoming an Electrical Technician.
“There were times when life threw roadblocks in my way,” says Adrein. “Transportation issues and other setbacks can really make committing to your education difficult.”
But Adrein credits his instructors and Rockford’s team of student services staff for keeping him moving forward.
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Aaron Esparza, a Rockford Career College graduate, has a helpful tip for those seeking to become electrical technicians. “Have a good grasp in which field you would like to take your talents: self-employment, the IBEW union, apprenticeships under master electricians, and/or industrial electrician,” he says. Electrical technicians have a wide range of employment options, and our programs strive to prepare students for all of them.
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Meet an Electrical Technician Graduate
Meet Juanita Tatum, a graduate of Rockford Career College’s electrical technician diploma program. She has never been afraid to take on a challenge. Although her dream career field has been traditionally male-oriented, she knew she could achieve her professional goals. After enrolling in Rockford Career College's electrical technician diploma program, she persevered to make her dream a reality.
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Do you want to start a career program but worry that your grades won't be good enough? Have you ever talked yourself out of applying to a job you would love because you lack previous experience? At Rockford Career College, we have been showing students their potential and assisting them in achieving their professional goals since 1862. Graduate Justin Ferro is just one of many former students who reached his dreams despite his uncertainties.
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Tired of dead-end jobs? That's why Kya Poe enrolled in our electrical technician program.
Are you searching for an enjoyable career that does not require a four-year degree to start? Do you want to learn and develop job skills without spending tens of thousands on general education credits? At Rockford Career College, we offer affordable, streamlined programs that prepare students for in-demand vocations. That's why Kya Poe enrolled in our electrical technician program.