California

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Northwest Lineman College California

The Northwest Lineman College California offers a comprehensive $21,186 program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Various.

2026 Program Cost: $21,186
Program Length: 15 Weeks
Next Start: 3 terms

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2026 Program Cost: $21,186
Term Length: 15 Weeks
Term Beginning Date(s): 3 terms
2025 Enrollment: 1,800
Housing Available?: Yes
Boots/Tools Included?: Yes
Possible Scholarships?: Yes
Completion Rate: 76%
Employment Rate: 76%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $86,000

Details about Northwest Lineman College California

The Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP) is a 15-week pre-apprenticeship created for individuals who are interested in gaining experience to successfully enter the power delivery industry. NLC offers the ELP at our four campuses located in California, Idaho, Texas, and Florida. Upon graduation, students will receive a certificate of completion and 9 industry recognized certifications.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Northwest Lineman College California

76% of students are employed in the trade within 6 months of completing the program.

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from Northwest Lineman College California

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How long does Northwest Lineman College California take?

15 Weeks

How to get into Northwest Lineman College California

Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the term you select Have a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid driver’s license (that does not expire prior to term start) Be eligible to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License Be physically and mentally fit to participate (official Medical Release form provided during enrollment process) Provide proof of medical insurance coverage for the duration of the program Not have a felony conviction on your record Weigh no more than 270 pounds

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Located in the North Central part of California, a little-known gem not far from Chico. Outdoor paradise surrounded by breathtaking lakes, rolling green hills, rivers, and vast outdoor recreational areas allow fishing, boating, mountain biking, hiking, and more. Experience the robust nightlife and college town atmosphere in the Chico area Shops and restaurants line the streets of Chico’s quaint but modern downtown area San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, the Pacific Ocean, and the Sierra Nevada mountains are all just about a 3-hour drive away.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in California

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 8,930 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.): $77,350
Typical (median): $129,040
Experienced (90th pct.): $167,090

Program cost in context: tuition of $21,186 is about 16.4% of one year at the California median lineman wage.

Scholarships & Ways to Pay

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Who teaches here

Instructors

Mike Daniels
President
30+ years in the trade
President of Northwest Lineman College. Third-generation journeyman lineman.
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Who Hires in California

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Local Unions in California

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

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