Program Overview
Located at Butler Tech’s cutting-edge DRL campus, the Electrical Technology & Power Systems program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training. Students learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, read blueprints, and follow industry codes and safety standards. Real-world labs and co-op opportunities connect students directly to employers and industry mentors.
College Tech Prep Program
Electrical Technology and Power Systems combines college-like instruction with hands-on activities to prepare students for the technical occupations of the future, providing a pathway to an associate degree or beyond. Through post-secondary partnerships and statewide Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs), students may earn college credit while completing the Electrical Technology and Power Systems program.
Student Organization
Electrical Technology and Power Systems students participate in SkillsUSA, a national organization that empowers members with a structured program to build leadership and technical skills. Students showcase their talents in competitions and team-building events that connect them with industry leaders.
Program Highlights
Industry Overview
Electricity powers every part of modern life—homes, schools, businesses, and entire cities. As technology, renewable energy, and construction continue to expand, so does the demand for highly skilled electricians and power system specialists. Careers in electrical technology offer stable, well-paying jobs with opportunities to advance into management, engineering, or electrical design.
Course Work
- Construction Safety & Crew Leadership
- Residential Electrical Systems
- Commercial & Industrial Construction Electrical Systems
- Alternative & Renewable Power Generation Systems
- Senior Capstone / Internship
Butler Tech has a unique partnership with local businesses, offering students hands-on opportunities like:
- Apprenticeships
- Job co-op experiences
- Job shadowing
- Internships
- On-the-job-training
Credentials
- NCCER Core and Level One Electrical
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety