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NORTHWEST LINEMAN COLLEGE

Through training, we help thousands have safe and rewarding careers in electric power, telecommunications, and natural gas.

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63,000+ Per Year Average Industry Wage
Fast 7-15 Week Courses
76 Percent Graduate Employment Rate

Northwest Lineman College is an industry-leading educational institution that trains workers for successful careers in the electric, telecom, and natural gas industries.

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Trained Each Year

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Across the U.S.

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Network of Employers

3 exciting career PROGRAMS:

Gas Worker
Natural Gas Distribution
Program
  • $66,000 Average Industry Wage*
  • Program Length: 7 weeks

Graduates build and maintain surface and underground natural gas service lines, mains and meters for industrial, and residential use.

Telecom Worker
Telecommunications Lineworker Program
  • $63,000 Average Industry Wage*
  • Program Length: 7 weeks

Graduates install and maintain the millions of miles of telecommunication lines, fiber optic lines, and technologies that keep our digital nation connected.

Lineman Worker
Electrical Lineworker
Program
  • $73,000 Average Industry Wage*
  • Program Length: 15 weeks

Graduates construct, operate and maintain the nation’s electric power grid, working with heavy equipment, power lines, and bucket trucks.

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How do I apply?
We make it easy.

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Contact an Admissions Consultant, or fill out our online application.

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Your personal Admissions Consultant will contact you to answer all your questions and guide you through every step of the enrollment process, including:

  • Submitting your application and enrollment documents
  • Finding convenient NLC approved student housing
  • Information regarding funding options, including scholarship opportunities and financial assistance
  • Deciding on your program and campus
  • Arranging a campus tour
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Long-Term Job Security
and Stability

  • High-paying career with great benefits
  • In-demand and fast-growing industry
  • Steady job that cannot be outsourced
  • Provide stability for your family
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
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For the first time in my life, I go to work because I truly love what I do.

— Ian Richards, Gas Distribution Training Specialist

Looking for Challenges, Adventure, and Camaraderie?

Careers in power delivery, telecommunication services, and natural gas distribution are ideal for people who:

  • Like working with their hands
  • Want variety in their day-to-day
  • Enjoy the outdoors and physical activity
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Learn From The Maroons

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Professionals of the highest standard

  • Department of Labor (DOL) certified instructors
  • Five International Lineman Hall of Fame inductees
  • Members of the prestigious IEEE and CIGRE organizations
  • Industry and military veterans dedicated to the continual improvement of training, safety, and effectiveness
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Every dot represents where an NLC graduate secured employment.
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our core values, your success

Passion

Love what you do with persistence, motivation, and the attitude to succeed.

Integrity

Do the right thing — even when no one is watching — trust, honor, and dependability are your hallmarks.

EXCELLENCE

Innovate always, leveraging originality and teamwork, so your legacy of positive contribution is guaranteed.

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4 Campuses across the country

Embark on an adventure for 7-15 weeks at one of our four state-of-the-art campuses across the country.

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an industry pioneer for 25 years

  • 8,000+ trained each year
  • 1000+ network of employers
  • 76% graduate employment rate**
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NLC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

ACCSC is a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education.

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An Admissions Consultant will answer all of your questions to help you make the right decision.

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Or fill out the form below and we’ll contact you.

If you meet these qualifications, you are welcome to submit an application.

  • Be 18 years of age at the start date of the term you select;
  • Have a high school diploma or GED;
  • Possess a valid driver’s license (that does not expire prior to term start);
  • Be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL);
  • Be physically and mentally fit to participate (official Medical Release form provided during enrollment process);
  • Provide proof of medical insurance coverage for the duration of the program;
  • Not have a felony conviction on your record;
  • Weigh no more than 270 pounds (ELP and TLP only, due to weight restrictions of fall protection equipment).

Admission Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the term you select
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
  • Be physically and mentally fit to participate (official Medical Release form provided during enrollment process)
  • Provide proof of medical insurance coverage for the duration of the program
  • Not have a felony conviction on your record
  • Weigh no more than 270 pounds (Electrical and Telecommunications Programs Only)

If you meet these qualifications, you are welcome to submit an application.

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