Lineman helper who recently topped out in his apprenticeship. Enjoys hiking and cycling. Likes to see the new tools and technologies at the International Lineman’s Expo. Said the training culture is ...

Starting Out in the Line Trade Before joining Duke Energy, I owned a tree service in Terre Haute, Indiana. During one job, I spent a lot of time talking with a retired lineman who shared stories from ...

NEW PHILADELPHIA – High school students enrolled in the Utility Line Worker Lab at Buckeye Career Center came together for a friendly competition over the course of about two weeks during the Line ...

Apprenticeships can create a bridge between local employers and the communities they serve. In a labor market marked by high turnover, growing skill gaps, and increasing pressure on employers to adapt ...

MARSHALL, Mich. (WOOD) — A day before line worker appreciation day, News 8 had the opportunity to see what it takes to become part of the crew that restores power to thousands of customers in Michigan ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Flathead Electric Cooperative has established new scholarships for local students to attend the Pre-Apprentice Line Program at Highlands College. The cooperative will provide two ...

SPRINGFIELD — After someone yells, “Put your knife away,” a plastic dummy on a rope drops from the top of an electrical pole and hits the ground. Then, the dummy is roped up and hoisted back up. On ...