We Hire & Retain the Best People

At Northwest Lineman College, we’re creating an environment where people are inspired to come to work, are equipped and trusted to perform at their best, and feel fulfilled by the work they do.
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Meet Some of our Incredible People

NLC is a great place to work because we hire the very best. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to a few of our employees.

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Generous Employee Benefits Package

Contact the Human Resources Team

888-546-3967

Employee Recognition

At Northwest Lineman College, employee recognition is at the center of what makes our company special. From Legacy of Service milestones to work successes to big life moments and more, we love to celebrate our incredible employees. Our favorite recognition day is our annual Gathering of Eagles, a day full of appreciation and awards. Come experience employee recognition at NLC first hand!

The Spine of our Company

Become a Training Specialist

Our Maroons

NLC’s Training Specialists (we call them “Maroons”) are industry tradespeople with expertise in electric power, telecommunications, or natural gas. Every year, our Maroons deliver training to thousands of industry workers from pre-apprentice level to advanced, both on campus and all over the nation.

Where We Operate

At NLC we have grown to a team of 350+ employees nationwide.

California Campus
Idaho Campus & Corporate Headquarters
Texas Campus
Florida Campus
South Carolina Training Center
Remote Workforce

Our Leadership Team

NLC’s executive leadership is committed to not only the success of the organization, but to each individual employee and student.

Mike Daniels
Mike Daniels
President & Chief Executive Officer
Kristen Siskowic
Kristen Siskowic
Chief of Staff
Travis Horton
Travis Horton
SVP, Program Delivery

A Career at NLC

Northwest Lineman College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientations, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Departments & Careers

Learn more about NLC’s diverse range of services, departments, and careers.

NLC’s Training Specialists are industry tradespeople with expertise in electric power, telecommunications, or natural gas. Before their first day of class, recently-hired Training Specialists (we call them “Maroons”) complete NLC’s instructor training academy where they learn to excel as educators for adult learners. Every year, our Maroons deliver training to thousands of industry workers from pre-apprentice level to advanced, both on campus and all over the nation.

NLC’s Maroons have the following qualities and experience:
• 8-10 years of applicable work experience
• A deep love for training
• The heart of a mentor and coach
• A passion to see people learn and grow

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Mobile Training

Accounting & Finance supports every department of the organization with vital bookkeeping and reporting tasks. These teams offer student tuition services, provide intel to support business growth opportunities, and assist equipment purchases, to name a few key responsibilities.

Idaho

Marketing works closely with NLC’s Admissions, NLC Creative, and contracted agencies to attract students and companies to our programs and services. They use data-driven analytics combined with focus group testing to understand the customer, their goals, and how to align NLC’s offerings to deliver key outcomes. Marketing projects vary in size and scope, ranging anywhere from designing and delivering on high-level strategic goals to campaign management and the development of collateral.

Idaho

The Compliance & Registrar teams work diligently to ensure student records and career program details exceed the requirements of our state and accrediting agency regulations.

Idaho

Our Training Systems team develops and manufactures industry-specific training products for the industries we serve. These training products are unique in the industry, delivering an unparalleled educational experience. They are used by NLC’s Mobile Training Team and purchased outright by utilities and contractors around the nation.

Idaho

NLC’s Curriculum department develops and designs industry-leading curriculum and training programs in use by NLC and hundreds of utility and construction companies across the U.S. Our curriculum ranges from entry-level career training programs to advanced material used by industry leading professionals. With a large staff of project managers, technical communicators, and graphics artists, our Curriculum team prides itself on educational excellence in every project.

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NLC’s Print Production shop stays very busy producing high quality print jobs for all of NLC’s curriculum and marketing materials that get shipped all over the U.S. Our print shop is full service with trimming, binding, and packaging services.

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Our Campus Operations Staff provide the infrastructure services that keep our campuses operating with educational excellence every day. Their work ranges from assisting Training Specialists and students with day-to-day tasks to tracking student progress and maintaining facilities and outdoor training environments. Campus Operations also organizes beginning and end of term logistics like student rodeos and graduation ceremonies.

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Information Technology (IT) supports every department in the company by managing everything from corporate internet and servers to video conferencing technology. With several unique scenarios such as classroom technology, video production computer support, and an in-house print shop, IT requires technicians with a deep understanding of the latest enterprise IT solutions, creative problem solving skills, and an unflappable customer service mindset.

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The Admissions team guides potential students through the enrollment process, enthusiastically answering questions and providing information about the trade and our entry-level educational programs. They engage with program candidates over phone, email, video chat, and text, and help them complete all necessary steps to move them from a marketing lead to enrolled student.

Idaho

NLC’s Company Training & Services is a large department offering a wide variety of services to industry utilities and contractors. Their mission is to improve industry education, training, safety, and productivity, as well as provide programs to help companies recruit and develop the industry’s workforce.

Service offerings include:

• Mobile and on-campus utility training services for both workforce and trainer training
• Assessments as a service for B2B recruitment, workforce, curriculum, trainer, and training infrastructure
• Workforce development services
• Apprenticeship programs and services

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The Culture & People (C&P) department’s mission is to ensure NLC is a great place to work and build a career. This team works to provide an exceptional employee experience from the recruitment process through growth and advancement opportunities at NLC. C&P is comprised of Talent Acquisition, People Operations (core HR function), Internal Communications & Experience, and Learning & Development professionals.

Idaho

NLC Creative is like an in-house design and production agency. The team is a creative hub for brand guidelines, video production & photography services, graphic design, 3D modeling & animation, and basic web and mobile app management.

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NLC’s Supply Chain department handles all inventory, stocking, and shipping services for all campuses. This department keeps all trade related consumables in stock in addition to providing regulation compliant shipping services.

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Ready to Work for NLC?

Contact the Human Resources Team

888-546-3967