Erie Community College, State University of New York

In Partnership with National Grid and the IBEW Local 97

Students can obtain training to enter into the Overhead Electric Line Worker field. Credits are applicable to a two year accredited Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.

Potential Employment

The electric utility industry is facing a critical shortage of qualified workers, specifically the Overhead Electric Line Worker and technicians, due to a large number of workers retiring. This shortage is occurring at a time when the technical demand of the job is increasing; as equipment and customers demand higher reliability from the electric system. Based on student’s grades, skills, and attitudes, employment opportunities exist with local power companies.

Program Description

Erie Community College’s Overhead Electric Line Worker Program offers theory and practice training in the electric utility power industry. The program prepares students for entry into an apprenticeship servicing overhead electric distribution power lines. The classes taught are also applicable to other apprenticeships. The students are presented with a solid foundation in electrical theory along with hands-on laboratory experience. The time spent in the classroom will consist of the essential theory and hands-on skills necessary for an Overhead Electric Line Worker. Heavy emphasis is placed on safe work practices.

For more information contact:

Electric Engineering Technology Department
(716) 851-1566
dalessio@ecc.edu

Choices in Technology Office
(716) 851-1575
techchoices@ecc.edu