We welcome industry partners and employers
Are you looking for qualified talent with technical skills in electric operations, gas operations, construction, engineering, or other fields?
The Power and Trades Pathways program is designed to benefit the entire energy industry, by providing a steady pipeline of highly-skilled, work-ready employees.
The Henry Ford College Power and Trades Pathways program provides certificate and associate degree programs that prepare students for multiple career pathways in skilled trades such as electric operations, gas operations, construction, and engineering. The program includes learning lab experiences delivered by industry experts that give students hands-on exposure to apply what they are learning in class.
By August 2019, Henry Ford College anticipates that 23 students will have completed pre-apprentice certificates in Natural Gas Distribution and Transmission and Overhead Lineworking. More than 100 are enrolled in the overall program.
What skills do students have when they graduate?
A student who successfully completes the program will earn certification in First Aid/CPR, an OSHA 30-hour card, Energy Industry Fundamentals, and industry-specific certificates based on their career path (full course offerings are listed on back). Students will also receive training in basic electricity, blueprint reading, hand and power tools, project management, and health/endurance training. Industry-specific training certificates include hands-on learning labs to allow students to become proficient in the tasks they will perform on the job.
Overview of all course listings by certificate and degree
Overview of Power and Trades Pathways course listings by certificate and degree
Electrical Technology Associate Degree
65 credits
Associate degree, full course listing
Certificates
Level One Common Core
19 credits
Strength Training and Physical Conditioning
Basic Electricity (AC and DC)
Industrial Safety Awareness with First Aid
Energy Technology Project Management
Construction Blueprint Reading
Energy Industry Fundamentals
Hand & Power Tools
Industrial Applications of Basic Mathematical Principles
Pre-Apprenticeship: Natural Gas Distribution and Maintenance Operations
28 credits
Level One certificate
Customer Service
Natural Gas Transmission & Processing (Lab)
Heating Technology
Pre-Apprenticeship: Overhead Lineworker
28 credits
Level One certificate
Substation Operation and Maintenance (Lab)
High Voltage Power Distribution
Overhead Distribution (Lab)
Pre-Apprenticeship: Underground Cable Splicer
27 credits
Level One certificate
Substation Operation and Maintenance (Lab)
High Voltage Power Distribution
Pre-Apprenticeship: Assistant Substation Operation and Electrical Maintenance Journeyman Certificate
25 credits
Level One certificate
Substation Operation and Maintenance (Lab)
High Voltage Power Distribution
Pre-Apprenticeship: Electric Field Service Representative
25 credits
Level One certificate
Customer Service
Electric Field Service Metering (Lab)
High Voltage Power Distribution
Pre-Apprenticeship: Construction
22 credits
Level One certificate
Construction Systems 1
Construction Systems 2
Construction Estimating
NEW: Tractor-Trailer Driving-CDL
35 credits
Level One certificate
Introduction to Commercial Driver License
Tractor-Trailer Operations
Tractor-Trailer Driving Lab
Tractor-Trailer Driving Internship
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Independent Study
COMING SOON: Energy Transmission and Distribution Technology
30 credits
Level One certificate
Substation Operation and Maintenance (Lab)
High Voltage Power Distribution
Overhead Distribution (Lab)
Underground Distribution (Lab)
If your company is interested in:
- Recruiting graduates from the Power and Trades Pathways program
- Becoming a partner to participate in working sessions to identify areas where the program can improve and meet your hiring needs
- Learn more about our current partners
- Donating decommissioned equipment
- Identifying industry experts who can teach tomorrow's energy workers
Please contact:
Deborah Majeski, Manager, Workforce Development
313.319.3821
deborah.majeski@dteenergy.com
Karen Wilson-Anderson, Workforce Development
517.927.2162
karen.anderson@dteenergy.com
Cassandra Myers, Program Manager
cmyers17@hfcc.edu