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Thursday, January 13, 5:00pm
Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2022.
Eversource Lineworker Certificate Program
Are you interested in becoming a Lineworker with Eversource?
The utility industry is experiencing tremendous growth in meeting and serving the energy demands of homeowners, businesses and municipalities across CT. There is a high demand for skilled resources to construct, maintain and service the electric infrastructure.

Eversource Energy is partnering with Capital Community College and IBEW Locals 420 and 457 to deliver a Lineworker Certificate Program, which has been specifically designed to help develop the future workforce needed in this exciting field.

Students will develop the fundamental skills required to effectively install and maintain the Electric Distribution system, including the safe and effective use of common tools and equipment. Students will also build a strong working knowledge of accepted industry practices.
To learn more about the program, join Eversource and Capital Community College for a live information session.
Please register here: Registration Form

Thursday, January 13th, 5pm
Program Cost
Program Structure
  • $2,400.00
  • Payment plan available.
  • Scholarships may be available.
  • Students will also be required to purchase Fire Retardant (FR) clothing and boots. 
  • The program is 11 weeks long, beginning April 5th and concluding on June 16th 2022.
  • Courses will be offered in partnership with Capital Community College on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm and seven Saturdays, 8 am-2:30 pm.
  • To successfully complete the program and earn the certificate, students must attend class online and training sessions in person. 
Certificates Earned & Training Completed
  • Lineworker Certificate

  • AHA Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Training

  • OSHA10 Training

  • CDL permit test preparation

  • Interviewing Skills and Resume Writing 
Program Prerequisites & Application Process
Prerequisites
  • High School Diploma/GED (a college transcript can be used in lieu of the diploma).
  • Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. Students will be expected to get a CDL license if hired into a Line Helper position with Eversource- https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Licenses/Licenses/Commercial-Drivers/CDL---Main-Menu
  • Ability to work at heights in nearly all weather conditions.
  • Must pass testing required for the program.
  • Students must have a computer/laptop and access to the Internet as many classes will be held virtually due to COVID.

Application Process
  1. Submit your application to Capital Community College by January 16, 2022. This includes an application and copies of your High School Diploma/GED (a college transcript can be used in lieu of the diploma). Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified of next steps. 
  2. Upon application acceptance by Capital Community College, you will be scheduled for an evaluation at the Eversource training facility on your ability to climb heights safely. 
  3. If recommended, you will be scheduled for a virtual interview and pretesting. Practice test strongly recommended. To access the practice test, go to EEI's website, https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/. Enter "eversource" as the name and "test" for the password.
  4. Receive a conditional acceptance into the program, pending a background check and drug screen.
  5. Program begins on April 5, 2022.
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