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Capital Area Michigan Works! has partnered with Lansing Community College and the Workforce Development Agency State of Michigan to administer a U.S. Department of Energy grant to train individuals to enter Michigan's electrical utility workforce.

The program can pay tuition, fees and textbooks for courses included in LCC's Electrical Utility/Lineworker certificate of completion.

LCC's Electrical/Utility Lineworker certificate is a 32 credit, 16 month program. Starting with an application process, individuals then must attend mandatory program meetings, two semesters of academic classes and then a 9 week climbing school. Successful completion of this training prepares individuals to enter lineworks apprenticeships in utility companies or other occupations utilizing similar skills.

You must attend a mandatory information meeting to begin the application process.

CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY: All individuals over the age of 18 with a clean driving record and eligible to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates must:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Not have DUI or 6 point infraction within the last 12 months
• Not have a license suspended in the past 36 months
• Be eligible to be issued a Michigan Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Demonstrate reading, writing and math skills equal to Level 4 on LCC's placement test
• Willing to work at heights exceeding 20 feet
• Able to physically carry 50 pounds of tools
• Be able to pass an acceptable DOT physical
• Those with felony convictions or multiple driving offenses will be considered on a case by case basis

APPLICATION PROCESS: Must attend one of the information meetings to enter the application process and learn more about the overall training program.