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Jason Lee Center for Craft Excellence - Quanta

<h3>TRAINING FOR QUANTA OPCO APPRENTICES</h3>
<p>The Jason Lee Center for Craft Excellence is built on Northwest Lineman College’s legacy of professional education and training and is specifically designed for Quanta Operating Companies and their apprentices. We&#8217;re a leading provider of apprenticeship education and training in the electric power industry, offering a robust curriculum developed with industry experts to equip skilled lineworkers with hands-on experience and professional education.</p>


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144+ Hours Of Related Technical Instruction Each Year

80 Hours Of Instructor-Led Hands-On Training Each Year

Accredited Provider Of Continued Education

<h3>THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION NEEDED FOR JOURNEYMAN STATUS</h3>
<p>We train and certify craftworkers in power delivery using a hands-on approach that exceeds U.S. Department of Labor standards. Our educational program provides the related technical instruction (RTI) required for apprentices to earn industry recognition and certification as journey-level lineworkers.</p>


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HOW IT WORKS

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Gain Practical Knowledge You Can Immediately Use in the Field

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<p>Train in real-world scenarios you’ll encounter in the field. You’ll leave with updated knowledge and skills you can apply in the field, the Monday after you return to work from our 2-week training.</p>


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NLC LINEMAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (LAP)

To Learn More, See Our Catalog

Knowledge Phase (Academic Courses)

Skill Phase (Lab and Field Competencies)

Behavior Phase

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

NLC UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (UEAP)

<p style="text-align: center;">There are two tracks for this apprenticeship program: <strong>Substation Wireman (S.W.)</strong> and <strong>Electrical Test Technician (E.T.T.).<br />
</strong>This program will be available in 2027.</p>
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Quanta Substation Apprenticeship Program (QSAP)

S.W. Year 1

S.W. Year 2 / E.T.T. Year 1

S.W Year 3 / E.T.T. Year 2

E.T.T. Year 3

E.T.T. Year 4

<p style="text-align: center;">This program will be available in 2027.</p>
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Transmission Lineman Apprenticeship Program (TLAP)

Jason Lee Center for Craft Excellence – Quanta

Northwest Lineman College - NLC

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Request Info</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Are you ready to take the first step toward powering your future in the trade? Fill out the form below to request more information about our pre-apprentice program and connect with NLC!</p>


<h3 style="text-align: center;">Apply Today</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Take the first step toward powering your future in the trade!</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Please review our admission requirements before applying:</p>
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<li>Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the term you select.</li>
<li>Have a high school diploma or GED.</li>
<li>Possess a valid driver’s license.</li>
<li>Be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).</li>
<li>Be physically and mentally fit to participate (official Medical Release form provided during the enrollment process).</li>
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<li>Provide proof of current medical insurance coverage by the start date of the term you select. (Students are required to keep current coverage for the duration of the program)</li>
<li>Not have a felony conviction on your record.</li>
<li>Weigh no more than 270 pounds due to weight restrictions of fall protection equipment.”</li>
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<p>Ready to take the next step in your career? Reach out and let us help get you there.</p>


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Learn more about our 15-Week Electrical Lineworker Program.

Electrical Lineworker Program

Pre-Apprentice Program

Distance-learning apprentice training curriculum. Enroll your company's apprentices today

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Power Delivery Programs

Instructor-led training and certification apprenticeship program to build your company’s apprenticeship.

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