Northwest Lineman College, founded in 1993, is a private vocational technical college offering training programs with a concentration on careers in the power delivery industry. The main campus is located in Meridian, Idaho and branch campuses are located in Oroville, California, Denton, Texas and Edgewater, Florida.
| Type | Technical College, Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1993 |
Parent institution | Quanta Services |
| President | Michael Daniels |
| Location | |
| Colors | Burgundy, White, Black, Gold and Grey |
| Nickname | NLC |
| Website | http://www.lineman.edu |
Northwest Lineman College offers technical certificate training programs for those seeking a career in the power delivery industry, and also for people working in the industry seeking trade-specific certifications.
History
edit1993 - Northwest Lineman College founded in Meridian, Idaho in a leased lumberyard.
1996 - Campus moved to outskirts of town on Highway 69; equal distances from Meridian and Kuna, Idaho. Five acres of land purchased and new 6,000-square-foot (560 m2) facilities constructed.
1998 - Northwest Lineman College begins researching and authoring a comprehensive curriculum composed of topics related to the power delivery industry. The project would continue until 2002.
2000 - Northwest Lineman College earns national accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
2002 - Lineworker Certification Program established for power companies seeking journey-level certification for their lineworkers.
2003 - Campus expansion project increases facility square footage from 6,000 square feet (560 m2) to 24,000 square feet (2,200 m2). Lab facility is added.
2006 - Acreage purchased increasing land space from 14 acres (57,000 m2) to 31.
2006 - First branch campus is opened in Oroville, California.
2007 - Utility Training Services department established providing customized training programs for utility companies worldwide.
2010 - Second branch campus is opened in Denton, Texas.
2016 - Third branch campus is opened in Edgewater, Florida.[citation needed]
2018- In January 2018, Northwest Lineman College was acquired by Quanta Services.[1]