G E T R E A D Y F O R A C A R E E R
T H A T R E A C H E S N E W
H E I G H T S
POWER SYSTEMS
INSTITUTE
Jersey Central Power & Light
(JCP&L) has partnered with
Brookdale Community College (BCC)
to train the next generation of
top-quality, well-educated and
experienced line workers and
substation electricians.
JCP&L and BCC have designed
a two-year Associate of Applied
Science Degree with a focus
on Electric Utility Technology.
C ourse C urriculum
GENERAL COURSES:
English Composition I & II; Interpersonal Communications;
World Civilization I; Computer Literacy; Economics; Algebraic Modeling;
and Community First-Aid and Professional CPR
TECHNICAL COURSES:
Computer Aided Circuit Analysis; Electrical Skills & Techniques; Electrical Circuits
for Power Distribution I & II; Electrical Transmission and Distribution; Switchgear,
Transformers and Controls; JCP&L Technology Labs; and Summer Field Internship
F ield E x perience
Following the second semester, you’ll be required to participate in a compensated
10-week (40 hr/week) evaluated field experience. Work assignments will begin in
May and end in August. Pre-employment screening is required.
S teps in t h e S election P rocess –
S uccess f ull y co mplete each step to a dvance to the next
S tep 1: A
 ttend Program Orientation – This is your opportunity to learn more about
the Electric Utility Technology program and decide if a career as a line
worker or substation electrician is right for you.
S tep 2: Complete an admissions application to Brookdale.
S tep 3: T
 echnical Evaluation – Prospective students will be evaluated on a
series of hands-on activities that are performed on the job.
Pre-registration is required.
S tep 4: P
 lacement Testing – Prior to registering in classes, students will take
placement testing in reading, math and writing. Students must successfully
complete all basic skills requirements before the start of the program.
S tep 5: B
 ackground Check – Prospective students must successfully pass a
background check.
S tep 6: P
 hysical Capabilities Assessment – Students will demonstrate their
strength and endurance to ensure they are physically capable of doing
this line of work.
S tep 7: D.O.T. Physical - must provide completed Medical Examiners Certificate.
S tep 8: C
 limbing Course – Learn the basics of climbing wood poles or steel
structures and qualify out of fall arrest.
S tep 9: Classes begin.
P otential E mployment
Students with the right grades, skills and attitude will have the opportunity upon
graduation to be hired by JCP&L. Right now, salaries start at $25 per hour, as
well as paid overtime.

JCP&L offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including: health

and dental care, life insurance, pension plan, and 401(k) plan. JCP&L also provides a
competitive incentive compensation package designed to reward performance when
individual, group and corporate objectives are achieved.

C ompany P rofile
JCP&L – a FirstEnergy Company – is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, and
provides electric service to one million residential and business customers within
3,200 square miles of northern and central New Jersey. FirstEnergy Corp.’s seven
electric utility operating companies comprise the nation’s fifth largest investor-owned
electric system, serving 4.5 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio,
Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Ha v e Q uestions ?
For more information about this unique career opportunity – and for the dates
of upcoming orientation classes – visit our Web site, www.firstenergycorp.com,
click on Career Center, and then Technical Training-PSI. If you have questions,
call us at 1-800-829-6801.