PowerPathway™—Course Schedule

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PowerPathway Bridge Courses

In 2008, PowerPathway Bridge programs were offered in four geographies, including Fresno City College, Laney College, College of San Mateo and Butte College. In 2009, additional Bridge programs were held at Fresno City College and City College of San Francisco. There are no additional Bridge programs accepting applications at this time.

PowerPathway Capstone & Endorsed Programs

Location	Program Title	Career Tracks	How to Apply	Start Date	End Date	Note
Butte College, Chico	Capstone to Utility Welding	Apprentice Welder	Apply directly to Butte College Welding Technology Program.	Jun 2009	Aug 2009	This program is limited to individuals who have completed a Certificate or AA in welding technology.
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.
College of San Mateo, San Mateo	Endorsed Program: Power & Electrical Systems Program	Electrician; System Operation; Substation/Hydro Electrician; Lineman (PDF, 67 KB)	Inquiries can be emailed to CSM	Spring 2010	Spring 2011	This is a 1 year certificate program
Los Medanos College, Pittsburg	Endorsed Program: Electrical and Electronic Technology Program (certificate of achievement or associate of science degree)	Utility Worker; Apprentice System Operator; Apprentice Electrician; Apprentice Lineworker	Apply directly to the Los Medanos EETec Program or call Margaret Hertstein at 925-439-2181 x3105.	Annually, beginning in August.	Depends on type of degree or certificate.	This is a 2 year certificate program.
MiraCosta College, Oceanside	Endorsed Program: Energy Technologies	Operations and Maintenance Technician	Selection for this program is now closed. Email Energy/IndustryJobs	Fall 2008	Summer 2010	This is a 2 year certificate program.
MiraCosta College, Oceanside	Radiation Protection Technology Certificate	Health Physics	Email Eric Golden	Fall 2008	Summer 2010	This is a 2 year certificate program.

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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