POWER YOUR CAREER WITH
AMERICAN LINEMAN COLLEGE
Bakersfield, CA
Weekend
Classes
Have to work around an existing job? ALC offer's weekend classes to fit your schedule and lifestyle.
10-16 Week Programs
Graduate in just 10-16 weeks and kick-start your career in the electrical utility and construction industry.
$2,500 Tuition
High-quality education, training and industry certifications for just $2,500 per program.
Average Salary $104,680
Step into a career with an average wage of $104K* .
Training and Educating Tomorrow's Lineworkers
Welcome to American Lineman College, where expertise and passion for lineworker education merge. Founded by industry veteran Mike Hennesey, one of the honorary founders of Northwest Lineman College (NLC), who pioneered the educational models responsible for the growth and success at NLC.
American Lineman College is your path to a brighter future. With a legacy of integrity, leadership, and discipline, ALC offer's you an accessible, affordable, equitable, and industry-relevant education that sets you up for success.
You will gain more than skills; you'll develop into the worker that top utility and construction companies nationally and across California are excited to hire. Don't let debt and indecision dim your future, join us at ALC and start building a career that brightens your world.
Programs and Certifications
At American Lineman College, we’ve consulted and collaborated with major utility and construction companies across the nation to design a program that is more aligned with the industry needs. As a result, ALC has taken a different approach to the traditional pre-apprenticeship training model by mirroring the way utility and construction companies train their apprentices and groundmen.
You’ll complete your academic courses online, just like in a formalized apprenticeship program. This allows for more time in the field, where you’ll be immersed in a simulated work environment that mimics the actual work, rigors and hours lineworkers work. This immersive hands-on training will provide you with more practical experience than any other pre-apprentice program in California.
Why Choose American Lineman College
Choose American Lineman College for superior training, integrity, affordability, shorter training periods, smaller class sizes, and ample field hours, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient learning experience that prepares you for success in the electric utility and construction industry.
Superior Training
At ALC, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive training that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Our trainers are highly experienced and our curriculum is designed to equip you with the skills required for real-world challenges.
Don't break the bank for quality education. With ALC, you get top-tier training at a fraction of the cost. Affordable tuition, combined with financing options like micro-loans, and "Buy Now, Pay Later" options ensure you get value for every dollar.
Less Time Commitment
Because of our shortened course durations you can spend more time with family and even maintain another job while launching your new career.
Smaller Class Sizes
With just 20 students per term, ALC offers an intimate learning environment. Smaller classes mean more one-on-one time with instructors, ensuring you grasp every concept thoroughly.
Industry Relationships
Benefit from ALC' strong connections to industry utility and construction companies. ALC trainers deliver training to companies nationwide. ALC's relationships can open the doors of success for you.
Climbing High
in a Thriving Industry
Career Outlook
The image of a lineman perched atop a power line, braving the elements with wires buzzing around them, is an iconic one. But is this a career path with a bright future?
Absolutely! Demand is Soaring! The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 6% job growth for electrical power-line installers and repairers between 2022 and 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. This translates to 13,600 new jobs every year, fueled by several key factors:
Aging infrastructure: The U.S. power grid is aging and needs replacement, requiring a large workforce for upgrades and maintenance. Much of the grid’s backbone was constructed in the 1950s and 1960s, designed for a simpler time with fewer people and less demand. Now, the wrinkles are starting to show. Transformers hum with the fatigue of decades of service. Power lines sag under the weight of increased demand. Substations, the brain centers of the grid, struggle to keep up with the ever-changing flow of electrons.
Renewable energy boom: The increasing adoption of solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources necessitates new transmission and distribution infrastructure, creating jobs for linemen.
Baby Boomer retirement: Many experienced linemen are nearing retirement age, leaving open positions that need to be filled by the next generation of utility workers.
*Average Salary $104,680 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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