Climate change has forced Californians to rethink how we design homes and buildings, the energy we use to power them, and the methods and systems we use to deliver that energy.
The North Far North region offers a variety of ECU career opportunities in both the residential and commercial sectors to help transform how we live and work. In particular, the region has a high demand for more efficient and sustainable heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems. Other in-demand occupations in the region include skilled electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and welders; solar photovoltaic installers; maintenance and repair personnel; civil engineers; and construction managers.
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How much will I make per hour?
| What can I train for? | Job openings per year | Entry-level | Median | Experienced | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | 1501 | $20.13 | $27.14 | $36.20 | View programs |
| Electricians | 1039 | $22.65 | $30.63 | $45.96 | View programs |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 915 | $29.87 | $37.38 | $48.52 | View programs |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 501 | $21.83 | $29.28 | $43.63 | View programs |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 465 | $27.52 | $35.53 | $46.96 | View programs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 402 | $21.39 | $27.63 | $34.26 | View programs |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 190 | $27.89 | $31.09 | $38.91 | View programs |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 151 | $22.43 | $29.45 | $39.05 | View programs |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 145 | $29.30 | $39.06 | $49.97 | View programs |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 122 | $39.91 | $56.95 | $63.82 | |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 115 | $23.71 | $37.05 | $41.02 | |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 113 | $24.42 | $30.31 | $37.40 | View programs |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 112 | $19.11 | $23.49 | $25.70 | View programs |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 112 | $28.55 | $36.02 | $40.10 | View programs |
Source: Lightcast 2022.3; QCEW, non-QCEW, Self-Employed. Compiled by the North/Far North Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research.
The North region encompasses seven counties (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).
The Far North region encompasses 15 counties (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity).
Specialized skills are specific to the occupation, or group of occupations, and represent job-specific competencies.
Technical skills refer to the specific software and technology regularly encountered on the job.
Employability skills (sometimes referred to as “common skills”) are foundational skills that cross occupations and industries. Many common skills, like, communication and team work, are also considered soft skills.