Private vocational college training the next generation of lineworkers for the electric power industry.
Northwest Lineman College offers technical certificate training programs focused on careers in the power delivery industry. The primary offering is the Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP), supplemented by specialized certifications and apprenticeship pathways. The college also provides customized training through its Utility Training Services department, established in 2007, which delivers tailored programs for utility companies worldwide. A comprehensive curriculum covering power delivery topics was developed between 1998 and 2002.
The main campus is located in Meridian, Idaho, with branch campuses in Oroville, California (opened 2006), Denton, Texas (opened 2010), and Edgewater, Florida (opened 2016). The Meridian facility has expanded significantly since its 1993 founding in a leased lumberyard, growing to 24,000 square feet by 2003 with dedicated lab facilities, and the campus sits on 31 acres of land as of 2006.
The college accepts applications for its lineworker programs with multiple term start dates throughout the year. Admissions resources include a Lineman Prep Quiz to help prospective students assess fit, FAQs, campus visits, and a dedicated application portal. The college supports veterans and military personnel through its SkillBridge program and offers various funding options for tuition.
Graduates pursue careers as electrical lineworkers in the power delivery industry. The college actively recruits employers and maintains relationships with utility companies seeking certified lineworkers. Career opportunities span utility companies, contractors, and related power industry sectors nationwide.