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New River Community and Technical College Lineman Program

The New River Community and Technical College Lineman Program offers a comprehensive $4,230 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Black Hills Energy.

2026 Program Cost: $4,230
Program Length: 1 year
Next Start: August

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2026 Program Cost: $4,230
Term Length: 1 year
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 11
Housing Available?: Yes
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: Yes
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 93%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $48,750

Details about New River Community and Technical College Lineman Program

The 30 credit hour Electric Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET) certificate program prepares individuals for the fast track into high paying careers as utility workers, a field which has typically been limited to internal apprenticeship opportunities. The program is designed to provide the technical skills required for new utility workers by combing academic instruction on the Technology fueling todays electrical utilities with hands-on laboratories such as pole training areas and equipment labs to ensure the students are prepared for the job on day one.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from New River Community and Technical College Lineman Program

Beginning your career in a small town can give you quicker learning opportunities for a young lineman.

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from New River Community and Technical College Lineman Program

Black Hills Energy

How long does New River Community and Technical College Lineman Program take?

1 year

How to get into New River Community and Technical College Lineman Program

High School Diploma GED, Driving license, 18 years of age

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Ghent is a small town in West Virginia. Lineman in this area enjoy spending qualtiy time at Godfathers Pizza.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in West Virginia

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 1,260 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.): $47,760
Typical (median): $83,810
Experienced (90th pct.): $115,350

Program cost in context: tuition of $4,230 is about 5% of one year at the West Virginia median lineman wage.

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

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