Hinds CC offering new Electrical Line Worker program

RAYMOND, Miss. – Registration is now open for Hinds Community College’s new Electrical Line Worker program on the Raymond Campus, starting in fall 2024.

This 16-week program will be an intensive training course designed to prepare students for careers in the electrical utility industry. Offered Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters, the program will have an enrollment capacity of 16 students per semester.

The need for this program arises from industry demands. “Hinds is offering this program in response to the electrical utility industry saying more line workers are needed to meet the demand in Mississippi,” explained Jason Webb, Dean of Construction and Manufacturing.

Moreover, the work done by electrical line workers is both demanding and satisfying. “They love a challenge and they respect hard work. We feel the same at Hinds,” Webb added. The program aims to provide students with the opportunity to begin a career in the electrical utility industry, while also supporting local utility companies and contractors with trained, entry-ready individuals.

The classes for this program will include:

• Safety for Line Worker
• National Electrical Code
• Fundamentals of Electricity for Line Workers
• Pole Climbing
• Interpersonal Skills for Line Workers
• Truck Driving for Line Workers

Through this comprehensive curriculum, Hinds Community College aims to equip future line workers with the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in their careers. The new program represents a significant step towards meeting the growing demands of the electrical utility industry in Mississippi.

For more information and to apply, click here.