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Choose Your Path Into the Utility Industry
Two programs. One goal: getting you job-ready.
Utility Lineworker Training
Our Utility Lineworker Training program prepares students with the foundational skills needed to enter the utility workforce. This hands-on program focuses on safety, job site readiness, and the real-world expectations of working in the field.
Hands-on field training
Safety and climbing fundamentals
Proper tool use and rigging techniques
Job site readiness and work ethic
Built with utility employer expectations in mind
CDL Training Program
Our CDL Training Program provides a fast-paced pathway to earning your Commercial Driver’s License, a highly valuable credential in the utility industry. This program is designed for individuals ready to commit to an intensive, career-focused experience.
CDL certification preparation
In-demand industry credential
Fast-track to employment
Supports utility crews and operations
Intensive 3-week comprehensive curriculum
Before You Apply: CDL Program Requirements
This is a fast-paced, intensive program. Preparation is required.
To be successful in this program, students must come prepared. Please review the requirements below before applying.
Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License
Must obtain your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) BEFORE the start of class
If your CLP is not obtained by the end of Day 2, you will be dropped from the program with no refund
Most students who do not prepare in advance will not pass the CLP test. You are strongly encouraged to study before the program begins.
CDL Training Program Overview
Our CDL program is designed to provide the training and experience needed to successfully earn your CDL and enter the workforce with confidence.
Program Breakdown:
150 total training hours
3-week program (Monday–Friday, 10-hour days)
80 hours of classroom instruction
20 hours of range (yard) practice
20 hours of driving observation
30 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
Program Cost
$5,500
Incudes:
CDL instruction
DOT-required drug screen
Medical Examiner Certification
Use of training vehicle
One CDL skills test attempt
Utility Lineworker Training
This program focuses on building the foundational skills needed to enter the utility field. Students gain hands-on experience while learning the safety standards, physical demands, and expectations of working in the industry.
Utility basics and field preparation
PPE and safety procedures
Climbing fundamentals
Rigging and tool use
Job readiness and work expectations
