PowerPathway™—Course Schedule

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PG&E collaborates with a defined network of educational partners to cultivate industry-informed career pathways designed to help candidates prepare for jobs in the energy and utility industry. Program enrollment is limited and eligibility requirements apply. Due to the volume of applications received, only those who meet eligibility requirements will be contacted. PG&E does not imply or guarantee employment upon program completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

PowerPathway Programs: Open to New Enrollment

Fresno City College, Fresno, CA	Bridge to Utility Worker	Utility Worker (PDF, 98 KB)	Complete the Course Interest Form	May 21, 2012	July 27, 2012	M-F, 8-3 p.m.
Location	Program Title	Career Tracks	How to Apply	Start Date	End Date	Note
College of San Mateo, San Mateo	Endorsed Program: Power & Electrical Systems Program	Electrician; System Operation; Substation/Hydro Electrician; Lineman	Inquiries can be emailed to CSM	On-going	On-going	This is a 1 year certificate program that can be completed at your pace.
Cypress Mandela, Oakland	Endorsed Program	Pre-Apprentice	Apply directly to Cypress Mandela	Ongoing	Ongoing
Los Medanos College, Pittsburg	Endorsed Program: Electrical and Electronic Technology Program (certificate of achievement or associate of science degree)	Pre-Apprentice/Utility Worker; Apprentice System Operator; Apprentice Electrician; Apprentice Lineworker	Apply directly to the Los Medanos EETec Program or call Cecil Nasworthy at 925-439-2181 x3455.	Ongoing, Fall/Spring	Depends on type of degree or certificate.	This is a 2 year certificate program.
Northwest Lineman College (NLC)	Endorsed Program: Electric Lineman	Pre-Apprentice/Utility Worker; Apprentice Lineworker	Apply directly to NLC	November 2010	March 2011	This program is on-going throughout the year.

PowerPathway Programs: Closed to New Enrollment

Location	Program Title	Career Tracks	How to Apply	Start Date	End Date	Note
San Jose City College, San Jose	Bridge to Utility Worker	Utility Worker(PDF, 96 KB)	Complete the Course Interest Form.	February 2012	March 2012
Workforce Institute, San Jose	Energy Efficiency Business Development	Account Management(PDF, 95 KB)	Email inquiries to Esmerelda Muniz or call 408-918-5110.	9/26/11	12/14/11	Class will meet 2x/week.
CalState East Bay, Oakland	Integrated Energy Solutions Certificate	Engineering Solutions Manager, Technical Solutions Engineer, Project Engineer(PDF, 59 KB)	Apply directly to CSU East Bay, or call Celeste Agana-Carlos (510) 885-4921.	March 2011	March 2012	This is a one year certificate program.
Butte College, Chico	Capstone to Utility Welding	Apprentice Welder	Apply directly to Butte College Welding Technology Program.	June 2011	August 2011	This program is limited to individuals who have completed a Certificate or AA in welding technology.
American River College, Sacramento	Bridge to Pre-Apprentice/Utility Worker	Pre-Apprentice/Utility Worker; Apprentice Lineworker (PDF, 108 KB)	Complete the Course Interest Form.	August 2011	October 2011
CalState East Bay, Oakland	Endorsed Program: Power Engineering Program	Power Engineer; Design Engineer (PDF, 278 KB)	Apply directly by emailing Saeid Motavalli or calling 510-885-4481	Fall 2009	Fall 2010	This is a 1 year certificate program.
MiraCosta College, Oceanside	Endorsed Program: Energy Technologies	Operations and Maintenance Technician	For details, call MiraCosta's scholarship ofc. at 1-760-795-6751; or Email Energy/IndustryJobs	Fall 2010	Summer 2012	This is a 2 year certificate program.
MiraCosta College, Oceanside	Endorsed Program: Radiation Protection Technology Certificate	Health Physics	Email Eric Golden	Fall 2008	Summer 2010	This is a 2 year certificate program.
San Jose City College, San Jose	Bridge to Pre-Apprentice / Utility Worker	Bridge Pre-apprentice Utility Worker Flyer (PDF, 108 KB)	Complete the Course Interest Form	April 2011	June 2011
Fresno City College, Fresno	Bridge to Pre-Apprentice / Utility Worker	Pre-Apprentice/Utility Worker; Apprentice Lineworker (PDF, 109 KB)	Complete the Course Interest Form	May 2011	July 2011

Types of Courses

PowerPathway courses are designed to bridge existing skill and knowledge levels and fall into one of the following categories:

• Bridge Course—Customized community college coursework spanning 10-16 weeks to introduce individuals to the energy industry's jobs and provide preparation for PG&E's pre-employment tests. Some courses are held during normal weekday hours, others are held in the evening or on weekends to accommodate work schedules.
• Endorsed Program—Individuals seeking energy careers can expand on their formal training by completing coursework identified as related to PG&E positions. These programs lead to certificates of completion or AA degrees and are 1- or 2-years in length.
• Capstone Course—Additional customized community college coursework that focuses on skills specific to PG&E's needs. A Capstone Course is for students who have completed a prerequisite AA or certificate.

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To learn more about careers in the energy industry, visit Get Into Energy.

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