Pennslyvania

Certificate Program

Global Powerline Academy

The Global Powerline Academy offers a comprehensive $9,500 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like PPL Corporation.

2026 Program Cost: $9,500
Program Length: 10 Weeks
Next Start: April, July, September

I'm Interested in this Program →

Check Pre-Apprenticeship Openings

2026 Program Cost: $9,500
Term Length: 10 Weeks
Term Beginning Date(s): April, July, September
2025 Enrollment: 48
Housing Available?: Yes
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: No
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 92%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $56,750

Details about Global Powerline Academy

This is a highly regarded academy program with courses in rigging, pole climbing, mechanical lifting, line related tools, and personal protection.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Global Powerline Academy

GPLA has designed and developed a lineman training pre-apprenticeship program to meet the needs for teaching these fundamentals to the next generation of essential line workers. One unique thing about this program is it is currently the only lineman school licensed by the Pennslyvania Department of Education.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from Global Powerline Academy

PPL Corporation

How long does Global Powerline Academy take?

10 Weeks

How to get into Global Powerline Academy

High school diploma and physical exam

Transmission tower replacement in progress

Save time and money with a 5-week online pre-apprenticeship.

Most guys start here. Fully online, $399, keep your day job.

Take the First Step$399 · No student loans

Be the first to know about work opportunities near me

Get Alerts Sent to Me →

About

Claysburg

Hollidaysburg is a borough in and the county seat of Blair County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Juniata River, 5 miles south of Altoona.

Explore more in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island.

Lineman Central data is provided from a combination of program information submissions, industry reports, surveys, and other publicly available data. Program information may periodically need to be updated and we do not claim 100% annual accuracy.

Receive more information from Global Powerline Academy

2 people requested info in the last 30 days. Real interest, not a comment thread.

Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Pennsylvania

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 4,150 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.): $64,550
Typical (median): $106,230
Experienced (90th pct.): $122,510

Program cost in context: tuition of $9,500 is about 8.9% of one year at the Pennsylvania median lineman wage.

Scholarships & Ways to Pay

Full scholarships guide →

Who teaches here

Instructors

Kenneth Bilek
Founder & Director of Training
40+ years in the trade
Prior to founding Global Power Line Academy, Ken had 40 years of experience as a lineman, trainer, and consultant.
- Journeyman Lineman
Clair Ciaverella
Instructor
37+ years in the trade
Prior to instructing at Global Power Line Academy, Clair had 37 years of experience as a lineman, supervisor, and manager.
- Journeyman Lineman

More Training Options Near Pennsylvania

Not sure where to start? Most guys start with the National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship.

Featured

National Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship

OnlinePre-Apprenticeship

Five weeks, finish while you work, apply anywhere in the country.

$399· 5 weeks

View Profile →Featured

American Career Training

Explore the American Career Training Electrical Lineworker Program

$19,500· 15 Weeks, 480 hrs

Explore →Featured

Centura College

Explore Centura College's Electrical Lineworker Program

Cost not listed· 15 Weeks

Explore →

Warren County Electric Powerline Program

OhioCertificate

Lebanon

$16,600· 9 months

View program →

Sussex County Community College Lineman Program

New JerseyCertificate

Newton

$2,700· 6 months

View program →

Westmoreland County Community College Electrical Utility Program

PennslyvaniaCertificate

Youngwood

$4,700· 21 months

View program →

Northampton Community College Lineworker Trainee Program

PennslyvaniaCertificate

Bethlehem

$7,195· 12 weeks

View program →

Alumni Experience Registry

Attended Global Powerline Academy? Help the next class decide with an official alumni record. Submissions are verified before anything appears publicly. We're building long-term industry outcomes data, not a comment thread.

Transmission pole installation in progress

The proven jumpstart to the powerline trade.

Start your AI-proof career in 5 weeks. Online, on your schedule.

Take the First Step$399 · No student loans

Work at this program? Update this program.

Program not listed? Add it now