TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
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Journeyman linemen can earn an associate in applied science degree
IN ORDER TO BECOME A JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN,
YOU SPENT 424 HOURS IN TRAINING.
Now you can take that experience to another level and turn it into an associate in applied science
degree in Technology Studies from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.
A new college degree pathway program forged through a partnership between HACC, the Pennsylvania
Rural Electric Association, and the 14 electric cooperatives in Pennsylvania and New Jersey makes this possible.
“Electric cooperative line personnel from around Pennsylvania and New Jersey have a chance
to take the skills they learn through the PREA Job Training and Safety program and apply that to a
higher education opportunity,” said Frank M. Betley, president and CEP of PREA, the state-wide
service organization for the 14 member-owned electric cooperatives.
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Journeyman linemen can earn
an associate in applied science degree
HACC provides high-quality education
at the lowest cost in the area. In
addition, HACC students receive more
than $120 million in financial aid
annually. To fill out a free application
for Federal Student Aid go to:
www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more financial
information, call HACC Financial Aid
Services at 717-780-2330 or
717-337-3855.
In addition, tuition assistance may be
available through your electric
cooperative. Consult with your Human
Resources Department for details.
For more information about this
two-year degree Technology Studies,
contact: Jazmin Simpson, Student
Success Manager at HACC, at
717-801-3327 or via
jbsimpso@hacc.edu
www.hacc.edu
Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc., was the first cooperative to sign
an agreement with HACC and PREA for the degree program.
“We are pleased to partner with HACC in an effort that will help
today’s workers better prepare for tomorrow’s workplace,” said
Steve Rasmussen, CEO and general manager of the Gettysburg-based
Adams Electric Cooperative.
“Our organizations share similar goals of improving the quality
of life in the communities we serve,” he added.
GETTING STARTED
Once the requirements of the electric cooperative service industry
apprenticeship training program have been met, the apprentice will
receive 30 technology elective credits to fulfill program specific
electives in the two-year program at HACC.
The apprentice must successfully complete an additional 31 credits,
including 22 credits in general education requirements and an additional
nine credits in the major in order to receive a degree.
Apprentices must matriculate into the Technology Studies curriculum
at HACC within four years of having successfully completed the PREA
apprenticeship training program.
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS
HACC requires 61 credit hours for a two-year degree, including:
n 30 credits for PREA training successfully completed prior
to matriculation
n 9 credits in the technology major, including CIS 105 (Introduction
to Software for Business) or higher; Math 103 or higher or Math 161;
and a program elective
n 22 credits in general education that include English composition,
reporting, technical writing, effective speaking, interpersonal
communication, physical education and wellness, and electives
Note: of those 31 credits listed above:
n A minimum of 16 credits must be taken at HACC under
HACC faculty instruction
n A maximum of 15 qualifying General Education credits
can be transferred to HACC
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING HACC
HACC does not discriminate in employment,
student admissions, and student services on
the basis of race, color, religion, age, political
affiliation or belief, sex, national origin,
ancestry, disability, place of birth, General
Education Development Certification (GED),
marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, veteran status, or any
other legally protected classification.
HACC offers students:
n the ability to take nearly all required HACC credits for this program
online through the college’s Virtual Campus no matter where you live
n access to online student support services, including advising,
library resources, and tutoring
n individual attention and remedial work to fulfill admission requirements
n flexibility to study part- or full-time while meeting obligations
in the workplace
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