Energy jobs can include engineers, researchers and developers and includes companies involved in the exploration and development of oil or gas reserves, oil and gas drilling and refining, or integrated power utility companies including renewable energy and coal.
Salary Range Potential
Skills & Abilities Needed
Sectors Hiring
$50,000 – $100,000
(Annually)
Teamwork
Adaptability
Innovation
Computer
Communication
Energy Utilities
Commercial Industry
Manufacturing Industry
Petroleum Industry
MDCC Electrical Linemen
Mississippi Delta Community College, with their Electrical Lineman program, trains students in 16 weeks for a career that can start at 16 dollars an hour! The necessity of bringing power to homes and businesses ensures a competitive income for workers that can climb as high as 35 or even 40 dollars an hour.
MGCCC Instrumentation & Control
“Instrumentation and Controls is the measurement and control of processes within a facility,” explains John Poelma, chair of the Career- Technical Department at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jackson County Campus. A two year degree in this field can lead to a six figure income within 5 years.
