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Details about Lineman Institute of the North East
The Lineman Institute of the North East offers a hands-on electrical lineworker training program designed to prepare students for careers in the utility industry. The program is a 500-hour, approximately 15-week pre-apprentice course focused on both classroom instruction and field-based skills so graduates can enter the workforce as groundmen or apprentice linemen.
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.
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?
15 weeks
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.
2025 Enrollment
180
Housing Available?
Yes
Boots/Tools Included?
Boots
Lineman Institute of the North East
New York
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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