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South Louisiana Community College Lineworker Program

The South Louisiana Community College Lineworker Program offers a comprehensive $11,500 ($9,500 if you have your CDL) program. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Entergy.

2026 Program Cost: $11,500
Program Length: 16-25 weeks
Next Start: August

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2026 Program Cost: $11,500
Term Length: 16-25 weeks
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 16
Housing Available?: Yes
Boots/Tools Included?: Yes
Possible Scholarships?: Yes
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 93%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $43,000

Details about South Louisiana Community College Lineworker Program

The Certified Power Lineman program provides the necessary foundation for a line worker career as a helper/apprentice for an electric utility company. This is a partnership with local utility giants LUS, SLEMCO, Cleco, and Entergy and is taught on our Acadian Campus in Crowley.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from South Louisiana Community College Lineworker Program

Lineman in this program will receive career placement assistance.

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from South Louisiana Community College Lineworker Program

Entergy

How long does South Louisiana Community College Lineworker Program take?

16-25 weeks

How to get into South Louisiana Community College Lineworker Program

Program applicants must pass a drug screening, background check, have a valid driver's license, and be comfortable working at heights. Updated Immunization Records (required by Louisiana Law)

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Lineman in this program enjoy spending their downtime at Reggies Downtown.

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Local pay in context

What Linemen Earn in Arizona

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 3,360 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.): $48,760
Typical (median): $75,420
Experienced (90th pct.): $124,300

Program cost in context: tuition of $11,500 is about 15.2% of one year at the Arizona median lineman wage.

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Who Hires in Louisiana

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Local Unions in Louisiana

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

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