Pre-Apprentice
As a pre-apprentice at NLC, you’ll learn the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to be highly qualified for initial employment, successful in completing future training programs, and prepared to pursue a long, rewarding career.
Groundman
As a groundman, you’ll work on a crew as you learn on-the-job and prepare for an apprenticeship.
Apprentice
You’ll continue working on a crew as you progress through a 6,000 – 8,000 hour apprenticeship where you’ll learn from a combination of technical instruction and on-the-job learning under the mentorship of a journeyman.
Journey-Level
You’ve finished your apprenticeship and topped out with several years of experience in the trade. You’ll teach others the trade and model professionalism, craftsmanship, work ethic, and a safety mindset.