Electric Cowboy video feature image | Northwest Lineman College

BECOME AN ELECTRIC COWBOY

Apply Now!

Get Trained in 15 Weeks

Largest Provider of Lineworker Training

73% Graduate Employment Rate

4 Campuses Across the U.S.

Network of 900+ Employers

Trusted Name in the Industry for 30+ Years

Watch these short videos to learn more about our pre-apprentice program

EXPERIENCE THE JOURNEY

center

week one video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

week two video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

week three video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

week four video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

week five video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

week six video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

week seven video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

week eight video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

week nine video of the electrical lineworker program at NLC

Connecting You to What's Next

left

NLC’s deep industry relationships set our graduates up to secure great jobs in a fast-paced, growing industry. We are a member of the Quanta family of companies, which means we’re committed to empowering people to build better lives for themselves and their communities through work in the trades.
As an NLC graduate, you’ll gain connections to a wide range of career opportunities across the country.

https://wp-stg.lineman.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Quanta-Digital-3D-Logo-Vertical-RGB-Small-1.png

Explore Quanta Careers

CONNECT WITH US

Become an Electric Cowboy

Northwest Lineman College - NLC

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Request Info</h3>
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!

Please review our admission requirements before applying:
<ul class="ak-ul" data-pm-slice="3 3 []">
<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>
</ul>
<ul class="ak-ul">
<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>
</ul>

Ready to take the next step in your career? Reach out and let us help get you there.

Connect with us

NLC logo with quanta educational institution

NLC triangle logo with Northwest Lineman College to the right

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

man looking at NLC curriculum while seated at a desk

Power Delivery Programs

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

NLC instructor on a wooden pole, teaching a group of apprentices in a training yard at NLC.