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Earn While You Learn

The ET Courses that are offered during the second year are arranged to give students the opportunity to work part-time and still go to school. Many of the ET students choose to work for an electrical contractor during this semester. In this case, the hours count towards the requirement for the journey exam.

Additionally, Michigan State University offers information for all students regarding student jobs that are available throughout the area. Please note, these jobs may not be ones that would count for hours toward the journey exam. These jobs are generally available to all Michigan State University students regardless of major.

Placement Training

Placement training provides the opportunity for students to work with experienced personnel in the electrical field. While on placement training, students gain actual experience in the field under the supervision of the employer and the MSU program coordinator and/or advisor. Students are enrolled for 3 to 6 credits at MSU while completing placement training.

Students will receive wages in addition to MSU credit. Additionally the students are working towards completing 8,000 work hours which is required for the journey exam.

Generally students work for an electrical contractor near their home, but this is not guaranteed. There are out-of-state placement opportunities. Students are given job leads if necessary, but the student must interview to get the job.