2025 High School Lineworker Program
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative (MWEC) is
excited to partner with Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy for the third year in a row! This is an exciting opportunity for high school students to participate in an elective program focused on lab-based electronics and electrical skills. These classes offer a hands-on introduction to skills required to be a Lineman. It is open to students going into their Sophomore, Junior and Senior year of high school.
Last year, 8 students from Williams/Mountrail county attended the Lineman Program. All students, in addition to several parents, expressed their gratitude and positive feedback! Learn more about one of our students experiences in the August, 2023 edition of the ND Living magazine (page C5) here: August, 2023
The program will take place Sunday, June 8 – Friday June 13, 2025 at the Bismarck State College Campus, Bismarck, ND. The class size is limited and is expected to fill up quickly. This opportunity is available for all high school students across the U.S. Early registration is encouraged to reserve a spot. Additional details include
Program Dates: June 8 – June 13
Program Investment – FREE, thanks to the ND Department of Commerce State Energy Program Grant.
Transportation –Students must have their own transportation to and from the program.
Registration – Upon registering the student, the high school will provide THE STUDENTS information to Melinda Landis at mlandis@ndarec.com . Melinda will help to coordinate this year's registration process.
Class credits - ¼ to ½ elective high school credit via Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy
Course topics – Outlined in attachment 1
Program Itinerary – Forthcoming
Program Flyer
MWEC Shadowing Experience– The shadowing component is available for students upon completion of the June 8 – June 13 program. Additional information is forthcoming. Job Shadowing for Mountrail and Willams county students will take place TBD. To receive full class credits, participation in the shadowing experience is required. Itinerary forthcoming.
For additional information on program curriculum:
Melinda Landis mlandis@ndarec.com
Dubi Cummings pr@mwec.com
Coming Soon!!
Registration
Students should fill out the form below (Registration Form) and then work with the school to register for this program.
The information the school needs is:
Career counselors will use registration code MISO3# 17999
Upon registering the student, the high school will provide his information to Melinda Landis at mlandis@ndarec.com.
Program Communication
Once the student’s information is received, Melinda will reach out and provide program details.
Approximately 20 hours of shadowing with MWEC is required for the student to receive the full credit available for this class. Bismarck High School is finalizing the credits for this class, however, expect it to be around .5 credits.
Once the program has met its threshold of students, MWEC will work with students sponsored to plan a shadowing itinerary with dates/times.
Course Requirement
Space is limited. Spots will be filled based on when registration is received.
Registration Form
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