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East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program

The East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program offers a comprehensive $3,800 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Mississippi Power.

2026 Program Cost: $3,800
Program Length: 15 Weeks
Next Start: August

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2026 Program Cost: $3,800
Term Length: 15 Weeks
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 25
Housing Available?: No
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: No
Completion Rate: 95%
Employment Rate: 91%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $61,800

Details about East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program

The East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program offers a one-semester course covering pole climbing, forklift and truck operation, basic electrical theory, and RUS specifications, preparing students for entry-level linework with a focus on practical skills and safety.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program

Decatur benefits from the Southern Spirit Transmission project’s regional impact, connecting Mississippi to broader energy markets and supporting renewable energy access. Local distribution upgrades focus on reinforcing lines to handle increased demand and improve reliability in East Central Mississippi.

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program

Entergy, Mississippi Power

How long does East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program take?

15 Weeks

How to get into East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program

18 years of age, pass drug screening test.

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The East Central Community College Electrical Utility Lineman Training Program in Decatur blends the college’s technical prowess with a community life centered around the Bienville National Forest, where annual rodeos and local diners create a strong sense of tradition.

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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 $3,800 is about 5% 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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