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 silicone 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.