Information Session for Power Systems Institute Set at RVCC

From Raritan Valley Community College:

BRANCHBURG, NJ - Learn about how to become a line worker or substation electrician in the electric utility industry by attending an information session for the Power Systems Institute program offered by Jersey Central Power & Light, a FirstEnergy Company, in partnership with Raritan Valley Community College. The information session is slated for Thursday, November 10, from 6-8 p.m., in the Conference Center at RVCC’s Branchburg campus.

The Power Systems Institute is a unique two-year program featuring learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. Tuition, books and lab fees will be paid by JCP&L for qualified students.

The RVCC curriculum includes technical coursework in such areas as electrical fundamentals and electrical circuits, technology labs and business-specific courses, in addition to the required general education courses in such areas as English composition, technical math, computer literacy and interpersonal communications.

Outside the classroom, students receive hands-on lessons—from climbing utility poles to testing substation equipment—at one of FirstEnergy’s training centers. Following the second semester, qualified students are required to participate in a compensated, 10-week (40-hour/week) evaluated field experience. Work assignments begin in May and end in August. Pre-employment screening is required.

Students who successfully complete the two-year PSI program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electric Utility Technology from RVCC. To learn more, visit www.firstenergycorp.com or call 800-829-6801.

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