Job readiness - Limited enrollment
CONTACT PERSON: Byron Paul • Voc Tech Center 204 • 224-5556 • Byron.Paul@bsc.nodak.edu

Electronic and telecommunications technicians are in vital demand in a world experiencing a high technology revolution. These industries will continue to need more and more skilled workers.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are among the fastest growing occupations requiring a college education, but less than a baccalaureate degree. This is good news for graduates of this program, because they should experience excellent job opportunities and job security for years to come.

Virtually every industry has an electronic aspect, with systems designed to meet each industry's particular needs. Students attain entry-level skills required to enter the diversified electronics industry. Most graduates gain employment in the electronic manufacturing or telecommunications industry. Some examples of the manufacturing industry include companies that build, sell, and service avionic equipment, a variety of electronic control equipment, and silicon wafers and memory chips. The telecommunications industry dealing with conventional telephone and data transmission services is a rapidly growing industry with a multitude of opportunities for employment now and in the foreseeable future. The department maintains contact in the electronic and telecommunications industries and assists with placement.

This program prepares students with a good basic electronic background as well as specialization in radio communications, telecommunications and digital electronics. The program is intense and directly applicable to the job market. This program includes both classroom instruction and work in a well-equipped modern laboratory.

Graduates earn a program diploma or an Associate in Applied Science degree, depending on the option selected. Go to: Graduation/General Education Requirements for program diploma and degree requirements.

Enrollment: A class of 39 students will be enrolled in late August. View the application process and limited enrollment program information under Admission to BSC in the BSC Catalog.