Wires, pliers, and electrical wires! All this and hands-on technical training is what shapes the day of an Energy Control Technology (ETC) student at Arkansas State University-Newport. These students learn skills to successfully repair and troubleshoot issues with refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning systems.
Every day people use their heat and air systems. In the heat of summer or the bitter cold of winter, these units are vital. This increases the need for highly trained personnel in this field. ASU-Newport students are fulfilling high demand jobs, especially in Northeast Arkansas.
Faculty members say every semester at graduation they have companies asking for more employees. It’s a growing field that needs skilled workers with more than just basic knowledge. Some of the companies that need and hire our students include Ritter Communications, Butterball, Nestle, and even some public schools.
If you would like to get involved with the ASUN Energy Control Technology program, here is how you can make a difference: