Lineman Central

California

Pre-Apprenticeship

American Lineman College

The American Line Builders Training Program offers a comprehensive pre-apprenticeship) program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Pacific Gas and Electric, SCE, San Diego Gas and Electric.

2026 Program Cost
$5,000
Program Length
8-10 weeks
Next Start
Monthly Starts
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2026 Program Cost
$5,000
Term Length
8-10 weeks
Term Beginning Date(s)
Monthly Starts
2025 Enrollment
240
Housing Available?
Yes
Boots/Tools Included?
No
Possible Scholarships?
Yes
Completion Rate
90%
Employment Rate
85%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage
$90,000

Details about American Lineman College

Welcome to American Lineman College (ALC), an educational institution where unparalleled expertise and a deep-rooted passion for lineworker education converge. Founded by industry veteran Michael Hennesey, one of the esteemed honorary founders of Northwest Lineman College, ALC is grounded in a legacy of excellence and innovation. At American Lineman College, we’ve consulted and collaborated with major utilities and construction companies across the nation to design a program that is more aligned with the industry needs. As a result, ALC has taken a different approach to the traditional pre-apprenticeship training model by mirroring the way utility and construction companies train their apprentices and groundmen. You’ll complete your academic courses online, just like in a formalized apprenticeship program. This allows for more time in the field, where you’ll be immersed in a simulated work environment that mimics the actual work, rigors and hours lineworkers work. This immersive hands-on training will provide you with more practical experience than any other pre-apprentice program in California. ALC is dedicated to nurturing the core knowledge, skills, and professionalism that students need to thrive in the power industry. Our comprehensive training programs go beyond climbing pre-apprentice instruction to encompass essential groundman skills, ensuring that graduates become safe and productive members of any line crew.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from American Lineman College

The image of a lineman perched atop a power line, braving the elements with wires buzzing around them, is an iconic one. But is this a career path with a bright future? Absolutely! Demand is Soaring! The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 6% job growth for electrical power-line installers and repairers between 2022 and 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. This translates to 13,600 new jobs every year

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from American Lineman College

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Pacific Gas and Electric, SCE, San Diego Gas and Electric, IBEW

How long does American Lineman College take?

8-10 weeks

How to get into American Lineman College

18 years of age, drivers license, no felonies, ability to pass DOT physical, high school diploma or GED

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Bakersfield

Bakersfield, nestled in the heart of Kern County, just 100 miles north of Los Angeles. Bakersfield is home to significant wind, solar, geothermal, oil and biofuels energy generation, earning it the nickname of “the Energy Capital of California.” Kern County has: • More wind turbines than any other county in the nation • The world’s largest solar plant with other projects in the works • The state’s largest biofuels plant and other biofuels innovations • The Coso Geothermal Project Bakersfield and the surrounding areas also provide the opportunity for a wealth of outdoor activities, including: auto racing, fishing, biking, camping, ATV/UTV trails, golf, hiking and backpacking, jet skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, tennis, white water rafting, and much more.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in California

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 8,930 employed. The band below uses BLS percentile data as an illustrative range from early-career to experienced lineworkers in the state.

Early career (10th pct.)
$77,350
Typical (median)
$129,040
Experienced (90th pct.)
$167,090

Program cost in context: tuition of $5,000 is about 3.9% of one year at the California median lineman wage.

Who teaches here

Instructors

  • Mike Hennesey

    President and Founder

    Journeyman lineman; International Lineman Hall of Fame; 2024 All American Lineman; Harvard Higher Education Teaching Certificate; IEEE member; veteran.

  • Joe Wiley

    VP Learning and Founder

    25+ years in the trade

    25 years. Alameda Municipal Power (apprentice through troubleman; dual PG&E and NJATC apprenticeships to journey 2004).

    • Journeyman Lineman
    • Certified Professional Trainer
    • OSHA ET&D instructor

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