MARLBOROUGH – Juniors and seniors in Assabet’s electrical wiring program have been working on projects throughout the community.
The community projects provide essential experience for students to perform real installations with an emphasis on development of the necessary work habits and expectations required to be successful in the workforce.
Students are involved in the planning stages of each project, which includes interacting with city and town officials regarding permitting and inspection procedures. The projects also allow them to focus on meeting National Electrical Code requirements and utilizing industry installation methods.
The team of Assabet students are assisting the city of Marlborough in upgrading a machine shop area. Students have been working to install a new 75kva transformer, panel, gas heating system, and associated motors and controls, to provide power to drill presses, welders, grinding equipment and more. The job requires upgrading the existing electrical service to a 120/208v, 225-amp, three-phase system.
The students are projected to begin new projects upon completion. They will install a new electrical panel and lighting at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough, and they are looking to work on the new addition to Southborough Senior Center in September.
“The opportunity for students to work on these community projects provides invaluable experience that will be critical to their future success,” said Superintendent Ernest F. Houle. “Our students develop a sense of pride that they are contributing to their communities in a practical way.”
