At the Advanced Technology Center, you will acquire the leading-edge technological skills to succeed in these construction, manufacturing and engineering related fields. Employment of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is expected to 10 to 20 percent for all occupations through the year 2008. Job prospects for highly skilled heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are expected to be very good, particularly for those with technical school or formal apprenticeship training to install, remodel, and service new and existing systems. Students work on domestic and commercial refrigeration and window and central air conditioning equipment, including heat pumps, oil and gas systems.
Modern equipment used includes three-phase electrical components.
Students also receive related training in stock control, pricing and ordering, shop management, and customer relations. Job opportunities for skilled electricians are expected to be very good as the growth in demand outpaces the supply of workers trained in this craft. There is expected to be a shortage of skilled workers during the next decade because of the anticipated smaller pool of young workers entering training programs. Employment of electrical and electronics engineers is expected to grow 21 to 35 percent through 2008. Projected job growth stems largely from increased demand for electrical and electronic goods, including computers and communications equipment.