Lineworker Training Program

2026 High School
Lineworker & Electrician Program

Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative (MWEC) is excited to partner with North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives and Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy again for this program! 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 in the electric industry. 

Students, in addition to several parents, have expressed their gratitude and positive feedback in this program! Learn more about one of our students experiences in the August, 2023 edition of the ND Living magazine (page C5) here: August, 2023

Program Details:

Program Dates: May 31 - June 5, 2026

Eligibility - High School Sophomore, Junior or Senior

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 – Students must connect with their school counselor and complete a pre‑application by visiting 2026 Electrical Lineworkers Summer Camp. 

School Class Credit – Students must connect with their school counselor. The information the school needs is: registration code MISO3# 17999. Class credits - ¼ to ½ elective high school credit via Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy (subject to change)

Course topics – 
     AC/DC THEORY, CIRCUIT DESIGN, POLE CLIMBING, 
     POWERLINE FABRICATIONS, EQUIPMENT SIIMULATORS, 
     SAFETY, TROUBLESHOOTING AND MUCH MORE!

Program Itinerary – Coming Soon!

Program Flyer

MWEC Shadowing Experience– The shadowing component is available for students upon completion of the program. Additional information is forthcoming. Job Shadowing for Mountrail and Williams county students will scheduled at a later date. 

For additional information:
Brenna Ohman                   bohman@ndarec.com
Dubi Cummings                  pr@mwec.com