WVIZ/PBS ideastream
Career Exploration Series
Program:
“Careers in Construction”
Trade Specific: Electrical and HVAC
Nearly 700,000 electricians and 300,000 HVAC (heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration) mechanics and installers construct and maintain electrical and HVAC systems in homes, businesses and factories across the United States. Careers in both areas are anticipated to grow with good job opportunities for those with proper training and skills.
Join panel members Chris Aguilar, R.J. Martin Electrical Contracting, Inc. and Rob Kraus, University of Akron as they discuss how you can launch a rewarding career as an electrician or HVAC technician, including information on:
• The education and training you’ll need
• Where you can get this training
• Apprenticeships, Certifications and Licensure
• Career paths and options
• What you can expect on the job
Our panel members look forward to answering your questions about these construction trades.
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time: Session #1 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Session #2 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech/Ohio State IP Networks
Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by January 26th.
A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA or NORTH2 member districts. Please process a purchase order to WIVZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p.o. number to 216-916-6361.
