Entrepreneurship Academy
Appliance Technician
Powering Everyday Life Through Technical Skills
The Appliance Technician program prepares students for careers repairing and servicing the appliances people rely on every day. Students learn how to diagnose problems, repair household appliances, and apply electrical and mechanical concepts while developing the professional skills needed for success in the service industry.
Through hands-on technical training and real-world problem solving, students build the knowledge and confidence to enter the workforce immediately after graduation or continue their education in related technical fields.
Course Sequence
Students progress through a four-year sequence that builds both technical skills and business knowledge.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
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Certifications
Students earn industry-recognized credentials that prepare them for careers in childcare and education.
Students may earn the following certification through the program:
- Professional Service Association (PSA) Certification
"When students graduate, they can go work for a company with a starting salary of about $18 an hour. Once they show their worth, they can make up to six figures."
- Mr. Leroy Douglas
Competitions and Achievements
Students in the Appliance Technician program demonstrate their technical skills through career and technical education competitions.
The program has earned national recognition through SkillsUSA by preparing students to compete at the highest levels of technical education.
Achievements include:
- Multiple SkillsUSA National Winners
Career Pathways
The Appliance Technician program prepares students for careers in appliance repair and technical service industries.
Possible pathways include:
- Appliance Service Technician
- Appliance Repair Specialist
- Field Service Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Technical Support Specialist
Students also develop transferable skills including critical thinking, customer service, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving.
Student Voices
Learning Through Real Experience
Students learn by diagnosing problems, repairing appliances, and applying electrical and mechanical concepts to real equipment.
The program emphasizes practical experience that prepares students to solve problems independently while understanding how the systems people rely on every day actually work.
"If you have the skills to repair appliances yourself, you save a lot of money and time instead of paying someone else."
- Ethan Dieudonne (11th grade)
"Major appliances definitely make life easier because they help with everyday tasks, even though they require maintenance."
- Mauro Castillo (10th grade)
Teacher Perspective
Mr. Leroy Douglas
"I enjoy teaching high school students because I see them grow over the years. The students who continue in the field are making six figures or continue on to college."
Students gain both technical and professional skills, including:
- Critical thinking
- Technical troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Appliance repair and maintenance
- Basic electricity and electrical theory
- Technical report writing
Successful students also develop independence, problem-solving abilities, professionalism, and the confidence to diagnose and repair complex appliance systems.
The program prepares students for immediate employment while also providing a strong academic foundation in electricity, electronics, and technical communication that supports continued education and long-term career growth.
Advice for Future Students
Students demonstrate that learning technical skills today can provide valuable opportunities for the future.
Program Legacy
The Appliance Technician program equips students with practical technical skills that remain in high demand as modern appliances continue to evolve.
Graduates leave the program prepared to enter the workforce with valuable industry knowledge, professional certification opportunities, and the problem-solving skills needed for successful careers in appliance service and repair.
