I run three programs at a local community college (two year degrees.)
Power Plant operator which averages in around $62k per year with jobs starting at least $50k. 9 of the last 10 graduates already have jobs. 9 power plants within 75 miles of our college. The power companies help me recruit for the program. I have one student who just started. He has his BS in Biology and Chemistry and could not find a job so he is now in my program.
Electric line worker program just started. No graduates until next year. These graduates will make more than the power plant operators.
Advanced manufacturing is also very new. Indiana has a larger percent of its workforce in manufacturing than any other state.
are these people credentialed with state licenses?