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Holmes Community College Lineman Program

The Holmes Community College Lineman Program offers a comprehensive $1,850 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Cooperative Energy.

2026 Program Cost: $1,850
Program Length: 16 Weeks
Next Start: Aug. and Jan.

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2026 Program Cost: $1,850
Term Length: 16 Weeks
Term Beginning Date(s): Aug. and Jan.
2025 Enrollment: 28
Housing Available?: No
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: No
Completion Rate: 95%
Employment Rate: 99%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $55,125

Details about Holmes Community College Lineman Program

Utility Lineworker Technology is a one-semester program that teaches theory and principles of basic linework, such as climbing, first aid, CPR, forklift operation (leading to certification), truck driving (leading to Class A CDL), basic tool, material, pole framing, and RUS specification

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Holmes Community College Lineman Program

It provides instruction in fundamentals of electricity, AD/DC circuits, and mathematics. After program completion, students will be prepared for entry-level linework with electrical and construction companies.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from Holmes Community College Lineman Program

Cooperative Energy

How long does Holmes Community College Lineman Program take?

16 Weeks

How to get into Holmes Community College Lineman Program

18 years of age, HS Diploma or GED, CDL Class A Permit

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About

Goodman

Goodman is a town in southeastern Holmes County, Mississippi. Lineman enjoy spending their free time at Ricks Diner.

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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 $1,850 is about 2.4% of one year at the Mississippi median lineman wage.

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Who teaches here

Instructors

Clarence "Mac" McBride
Head Instructor, Electrical Lineman Program
38+ years in the trade
Head instructor for Holmes Community College's electrical lineman school. Came to the program after a 38-year career with Entergy Mississippi until retiring in 2008.
Lamar Dumas
Instructor, Electrical Lineman Program
32+ years in the trade
Co-instructor for Holmes Community College's electrical lineman program. Retired in 2011 from Natchez Trace Electric Power Association after 32 years of service.

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Who Hires in Mississippi

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Local Unions in Mississippi

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

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