Lineman Central

New York

Pre-Apprenticeship

Lineman Institute of the North East

All-in cost is $30,625. That covers tuition, training materials, the lab fee, required tools, certifications, and boots. 500 hours in Kingston, New York. This is a pre-apprenticeship, not a journeyman ticket.

2026 Program Cost
$30,625
Program Length
500 hours
Next Start
January, April, and August
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Facts verified October 2026

2026 Program Cost
$30,625
Term Length
500 hours
Term Beginning Date(s)
January, April, and August
2025 Enrollment
180
Housing Available?
Yes
Boots/Tools Included?
Yes
Possible Scholarships?
Yes
Completion Rate
95%
Employment Rate
95%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage
$61,000

Details about Lineman Institute of the North East

L.I.N.E. runs a 500-hour electrical lineworker pre-apprenticeship in Kingston, New York. You split time between the classroom and a pole yard. The work is climbing, electrical theory, safety, and equipment operation. CDL training and testing are part of the program. That is a chance to test, not a license in hand on day one. The $30,625 figure is the all-in program cost, not tuition alone. It covers tuition, training materials, the lab fee, required tools, certifications, and boots. Classes start in January, April, and August. The school keeps a small student-to-instructor ratio and works with employers in the Northeast. Students get career guidance toward apprenticeships and entry-level linework. Finishing here does not make you a journeyman. Signing the books or hiring on direct is still a path.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Lineman Institute of the North East

Graduates of the Lineman Institute of the North East (L.I.N.E.) have a strong career outlook. The demand for linemen is growing faster than average due to grid maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and retirements in the field. L.I.N.E. prepares students for apprenticeships and entry-level lineman roles with utilities and contractors, leading to stable, well-paying careers and opportunities to advance to journeyman positions.

Openings Near Me

Companies hiring entry level line workers from Linemen Institute of the North East

Central Hudson Gas & Electric, New York Power Authority (NYPA), PSEG Long Island, and National Grid

How long does Linemen Institute of the North East take?

500 hours

How to get into Linemen Institute of the North East

Students must be 18, have a high school diploma or GED, and be physically fit to participate.

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About

Kingston

The Lineman Institute of the North East (L.I.N.E.) is located in Kingston, New York, in the Hudson Valley. Students from across New York and other states attend the school, benefiting from a mix of urban and rural training environments. Its proximity to major cities like New York City and Albany offers access to a wide range of utility and contractor employment opportunities, highlighting L.I.N.E.’s reputation as a leading lineman training program.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in New York

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 5,840 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.)
$58,740
Typical (median)
$121,280
Experienced (90th pct.)
$141,160

Program cost in context: tuition of $30,625 is about 25.3% of one year at the New York median lineman wage.

Who teaches here

Instructors

  • Donald Leiching

    Founder & COO / Instructor

    33+ years in the trade

    Started in Maryland; traveled as journeyman; taught safety at utilities. 33+ years as an electrical lineman and manager.

    • Journeyman Lineman

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

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