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Mississippi

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Copiah Lincoln Community College Lineman Program

The Copiah Lincoln Community College Lineman Program offers a comprehensive $6,800 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Magnolia Electric Power, Southwest Electric.

2026 Program Cost
$4,500
Program Length
16-Weeks
Next Start
Jan and August
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2026 Program Cost
$4,500
Term Length
16-Weeks
Term Beginning Date(s)
Jan and August
2025 Enrollment
50
Housing Available?
No
Boots/Tools Included?
No
Possible Scholarships?
Yes
Completion Rate
95%
Employment Rate
92%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage
$56,800

Details about Copiah Lincoln Community College Lineman Program

The Electrical Lineman Program is a 16-week non-credit workforce training program that includes training in these areas: CDL-A, National Electric Codes, OSHA-10, Forklift, First Aid/CPR, 40-hours climbing, and Pole-Top Rescue. In a collaborative effort to foster and sustain this line worker course, key regional utilities such as Magnolia Electric Power, Southwest Electric, and Southern Pine Electric have joined forces with the Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Career, Technical, and Workforce Education Center.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Copiah Lincoln Community College Lineman Program

Average wages for apprentice line workers in Mississippi have gradually been increasing over the last couple of years. Graduates will have a CDL when they complete this program.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from Copiah Lincoln Community College Lineman Program

Magnolia Electric Power, Southwest Electric, Southern Pine Electric, Irby and MDR

How long does Copiah Lincoln Community College Lineman Program take?

16-Weeks

How to get into Copiah Lincoln Community College Lineman Program

Must have GED or high school diploma, 18 years of age and 16 on ACT or ACT Workkeys, current drivers license, Class A CDL permit or license

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Wesson

Wesson is a town in Copiah and Lincoln counties, Mississippi, United States. The population is around 1,900

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Mississippi

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 2,290 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.)
$45,620
Typical (median)
$75,890
Experienced (90th pct.)
$98,200

Program cost in context: tuition of $4,500 is about 5.9% of one year at the Mississippi median lineman wage.

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Many graduates enter the trade through an IBEW local's apprenticeship after training.

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