Utilities
The Utilities Sector in California employs 180,000 people, and is growing at an average rate of 20,000 jobs each year. California is home to several of the largest electrical, gas, and water utilities in the United States, and they are central to achieving California's energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals and mandates. California Community Colleges are uniquely positioned to offer degrees, certificates, and training programs that are fast and affordable. Here's a sampling of the opportunities available in this critical industry.
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Occupation
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2017 Employment*
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Annual Openings*
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CA Median Wage*
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74,751
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10,211
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$84,220
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31,142
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4,113
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$53,630
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146,072
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16,989
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$41,240
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11,621
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1,027
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$68,800
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8,219
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1,106
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$50,540
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7,491
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861
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$106,690
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* Source: EMSI, Centers of Excellence
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Find a College Near youHint: Use broad terms like "Utility," "Electrical," "Power," etc.
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California's Investor-Owned Utilities' Training Centers
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