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Midwest Energy and Communication Lineman Apprenticeship

The Midwest Energy and Communication Lineman Apprenticeship is a get-paid-to-learn apprenticeship. Graduates often find employment with top companies like Consumers Energy.

2026 Program Cost: Not listed
Program Length: 5 Years
Next Start: August

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Term Length: 5 Years
Term Beginning Date(s): August
2025 Enrollment: 11
Housing Available?: No
Boots/Tools Included?: No
Possible Scholarships?: No
Completion Rate: 90%
Employment Rate: 90%
2025 Graduate Average Starting Wage: $57,800

Details about Midwest Energy and Communication Lineman Apprenticeship

This educational program is a partnership with Northwest Lineman College, Once you complete your apprenticeship at MEC you will receive your Journeyman B card and a DOL certification. It will take you three to four years to complete the necessary on-the-job hours, fieldwork and classroom training to complete the program.

Lineman Job Opportunities for Graduates from Midwest Energy and Communication Lineman Apprenticeship

This partnership is highly regarded across the midwest.

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Companies hiring entry level line workers from Midwest Energy and Communication Lineman Apprenticeship

Consumers Energy

How long does Midwest Energy and Communication Lineman Apprenticeship take?

5 Years

How to get into Midwest Energy and Communication Lineman Apprenticeship

A valid commercial driver license, A DOT medical examiners card, Completion of an electric line school/program

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What Linemen Earn in Michigan

Statewide wages for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (SOC 49-9051), 2,800 employed. The band below uses BLS percentile data as an illustrative range from early-career to experienced lineworkers in the state.

Early career (10th pct.): $65,480
Typical (median): $106,890
Experienced (90th pct.): $131,570

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Many graduates enter the trade through an IBEW local's apprenticeship after training.

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