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Southeast Lineman Training Center is the premier training school for apprentice lineworker training, consistently producing an elite group of highly trained and certified graduates.

Electrical Program

lineworker climbing.

Average Salary

$94,000

Program Length

15 Weeks

Next Class Begins Jan 2, 2025

Communications Program

Lineman student climbing.

Average Salary

$76,740

Program Length

8 Weeks

Next Class Begins Jan 3, 2025

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What is a Lineman?

It’s more than a career. It’s a Brotherhood.

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Why Choose Southeast Lineman Training Center?

Choosing linework as a career is a big decision, we want you to feel confident that SLTC is the right place for you. There are many reasons we think we are a perfect fit for you.

25 +

Years of Experience

30 +

Full Time Instructors

100 +

Acres of Training Grounds

“Going to SLTC was one of the best decisions I have made in my life... Like anything, you get out what you put into it. I put my all into it... I am the best that I could be for myself.”

Sean O’Connor ELP Class 59
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“If you want to better yourself and be a leg up going into the linework industry, enroll into SLTC.”

Colton Rainwater ELP Class 39
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“[Linework] gives me an ability to have stability. Not worrying where my next paycheck is coming from… If you’re willing to work, there’s always work.”

Nathan Dugan Class 58
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“I believe that linework is the career that I’ve been looking for, I just hadn’t found it yet, and SLTC has helped me realize being a lineman is where I belong.”

Tyler Lahue ELP Class 58
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    Honoring our Veterans

    For individuals looking for a new career after the military, Southeast Lineman Training Center might just be the perfect fit. Linework, with its similar camaraderie, discipline, and service centered mindset, has been a great avenue for a somewhat seamless transition from military service to civilian life. We are VA approved!

    1000 +

    Graduates a Year

    90 %

    Employment Rate

    20 %

    of Every Class are Veterans

    5 Steps to Enrollment

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    Submit Application

    Create an account and pay your $75 nonrefundable application fee. You will then be able to fill out and submit your application. Be sure to choose your housing options if needed.

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    Pay Lab Fee Deposit

    Once your application has been submitted, you will pay your $250 refundable lab fee deposit. You must pay this fee to be moved to the next step in enrollment. *Excluding TN Students

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    Deposit Received

    You meet the minimum requirements to enroll at SLTC and your application has been received but you’re not done yet!

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    Submit Paperwork

    To finish your enrollment after your application has been received, you must submit all required paperwork listed in your applicant portal.

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    Accepted!

    Congratulations! You have been placed in a class!

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    Worried about Tuition?

    We have Financial Aid Options.

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    Our State-of-the-art Campus.

    With over 100 acres of training grounds our three campuses provide classroom space, training labs, field lines, and equipment operation opportunities for hands-on training experiences. When taking a break from training, we are surrounded by countless outdoor activities with beautiful views, hiking, swimming, some of the best fishing in the Southeast, and more!

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    Videos

    Wondering what it’s like at SLTC? Watch our video series to get an inside look at what happens on campus. Our series Toward the Storm, Woodwalkers, Women in Linework and more.

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    Blog

    Keep up to date on industry developments as well as learn more about linework and life at SLTC.

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    Podcast

    Our Lineman Country Podcast discusses all things lineman country. This podcast gives people a look into SLTC and tells the stories of lineman, aspiring lineman, and others who work in the industry.

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