HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson Community College will offer a new Electrical Technology program beginning in the Spring 2026 semester.
This two-year program will allow graduates to join the workforce as an industrial or residential electrician immediately.
“After two years of research and listening to our local community partners, we are excited to launch the new Electrical Technology program,” said Dr. Mike Knecht, Chief Academic Affairs Officer. “This program will provide graduates with high-demand skills needed to enter the workforce in a field that has seen a 12.7% job growth in the past three years.”
The program will be led by Tony Meade, a master electrician with over 30 years of experience in the construction, industrial and energy sectors. He currently serves as course coordinator and instructor for the Electrical Technology program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, where he develops curriculum, teaches electrical courses and supports the next generation of skilled electricians.
Meade is a licensed master electrician in Kentucky and holds an AAS from Bluegrass Community and Technical College and a diploma in industrial electricity from Mayo Technical College.
“I’m thrilled to see HCC launching an Electrical Technology Program,” said Zach Swift, owner of T-REX Electric in Henderson. “This is a huge step forward not only for the students who will gain valuable, hands-on skills, but also for local businesses like mine that rely on a well-trained workforce. There’s a growing demand for skilled electricians in our area, and this program will help fill that gap while keeping talent right here in our community. It’s a win-win — creating career opportunities for students and strengthening the backbone of our local economy.
For more information about the new HCC Electrical Technology program, visit https://bit.ly/4oOm67i