Tulsa Welding School Introduces Electrical Lineworker Program at Jacksonville Campus
April 18 2024 - 8:03AM
In celebration of National Lineman Appreciation Day, Tulsa Welding
School (TWS) announced today the expansion of its lineworker
program to its Jacksonville campus for students seeking training in
the field of utility power distribution, construction, maintenance,
troubleshooting and repair.
The 15-week electrical lineworker program provides students with
certifications in pole climbing, overhead and underground
construction, system design and operation, national electric safety
code, AC and DC circuits and electric power preparing students for
environments, scenarios and safety standards they may encounter in
the industry. The curriculum is consistent with the national
standards for electrical power generation, distribution and
transmission industry as described in the United States Department
of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The program
also offers students an option to receive their required OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health) 10-Hour certification card
intended for entry level workers and required by most
employers.
"As the electrical lineman industry anticipates a significant
number of retirements and departures from the workforce, coupled
with the projected increase in new transmission lines, it is
critical to us at TWS that we align our educational offerings with
this growing demand,” said Michael Cole, Regional Campus President
of Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville. “In Florida, careers in the
electrical lineworker field are crucial, as lineworkers are
recognized as first responders during storms - being the first to
respond to any significant power outages. With this new program
offering, our goal is to expand access to skilled trades education
and inspire more individuals to pursue rewarding careers within the
field."
Industry veteran Zachary Taylor will play a critical role in the
launch and development of the program at the TWS Jacksonville
campus. Taylor played an integral role in launching the program at
the TWS Dallas Metro campus in Irving, TX last summer and has more
than 20 years of experience with primary voltage of overhead and
underground distribution systems. For the last four years, Taylor
was the lead instructor at Southeast Lineman Training Center in
Trenton, GA.
Following the success of the program's launch at the TWS Dallas
Metro campus, this program addition is timely considering recent
projections by Lineman Central, which predict 12,400 job openings
in the powerline industry in 2024. Florida also has the
third-highest employment level among electrical power-line
installers and repairers compared to all other states, with an
annual mean salary of $77,950.
Those interested in enrolling in the lineworker program must be
at least 18 years old and have received their high school diploma
or GED. They must also be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial
driver’s license and pass a physical exam. The first cohort for the
new electrical lineworker program is set to begin this summer.
For more information visit tws.edu/jacksonville.
### About Tulsa Welding
School
For over 75 years, Tulsa Welding School (TWS) has been training
skilled trades professionals, nationwide. Students learn
hands-on, technical competencies and skills through labs, virtual
reality, and classroom instruction, with a curriculum designed to
meet employers’ needs. TWS offers welding, HVAC/Refrigeration,
electrical and electrical lineworker programs. There are four TWS
campuses across the country including Tulsa Welding School in
Tulsa, Tulsa Welding School -acksonville, Tulsa Welding School
& Technology Center in Houston, and Tulsa Welding School
serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro. Accredited Schools,
ACCSC. Licensed by OBPVS, approved and regulated by TWC, and
licensed by Florida CIE (License #2331). For more information,
visit www.tws.edu and follow along our social channels: YouTube,
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- Tulsa Welding School Introduces Electrical Lineworker Program
at Jacksonville Campus
- Tulsa Welding School Introduces Electrical Lineworker Program
at Jacksonville Campus
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