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Minnesota State Community & Technical College Lineman Program
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2023 Program Cost:
$7,988
2023 Graduate Average Starting Wage:
$54,080
About
Minnesota State Community & Technical College Lineman Program
The Electrical Line Worker program provides trained personnel for the power industry. Coursework provides both theory and practical hands-on experience in all phases of power line construction and maintenance. Coursework includes electrical math, national electrical safety codes, construction of overhead and underground distribution systems, conductor applications, over-voltage and over-current protection, guying and pole grounding. The 90-acre training field located near the campus provides a site for hands-on experience in pole setting. The successful graduate is eligible for employment in rural electric and municipal utilities or with private contractors.
2022 Enrollment
66
Housing Available?
No
Boots/Tools Included?
No
Career Outlook:
The successful graduate is eligible for employment in rural electric and municipal utilities or with private contractors.
Common Employer(s) from Program:
Minnesota REAS, investor owned utilities, municipals, and contractors
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Completion Rate:
95%
Employment Rate
95%
Possible Scholarships?
Yes
Term Length:
9 months
Term Beginning Date(s):
August
Admission Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, 18 years of age
Minnesota State Community & Technical College Lineman Program
Minnesota
About
Wadena
The welcoming community of Wadena has a small town atmosphere with the attractions of a larger community. Located at the gateway to Minnesota lakes country, it has many options for outdoor recreation and community involvement. The community includes a population of approximately 4,500; 1000 lakes within 50 miles; outdoor recreation opportunites including cross-country skiing, hundreds of miles of snowmobile and ATV trails, canoeing, biking, golfing, and world-class hunting and finishing; and 400 acres or parks.
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.
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