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Apprentice Lineworker Training Program Looking for Students
Contact: Kay Williamson, Office of Public Relations and Information
Phone: 706.646.6131 ∙ Email: kwilliamson@flintrivertech.edu
A new program at Flint River Technical College to train electrical line workers is seeking students.
The Apprentice Lineworker’s program, which kicked off in May, is seeking to 
address a shortage of lineworkers in Upson and the surrounding counties.
The program is a collaborative effort between Flint River Technical College and Upson EMC.
The six-month program includes General Mathematics, Industrial Safety Procedures, Electricity Principles, Fundamental of Commercial Truck Driving, Basic Operations of Commercial Straight Truck and Passenger Driving, and Basic Lineman Occupational Skills for a total of 26 credit hours.
Typical salaries for an apprentice are $12 to $16 an hour. An average journeyman salary can reach $25 an hour or more.
For more information regarding this exciting new career training program, contact Steve Cromer at 706-646- 6234 or Jim Wheeless at 706-646-6170. Don’t wait. Summer Quarter begins July 9, 2007
