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4 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Communications Lineworker Program

Since our beginning in 1999, Southeast Lineman Training Center has been known for our popular and sought-after Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP). However, did you know that we ...
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Top 10 Fishing Spots in North Georgia Region

Perhaps it is the picturesque rivers or the rolling mountain ranges that make the North Georgia region one ...

So you want to be a lineman. Now what?

You’ve chosen linework as your future career path. Congratulations, welcome to the electrical utility and communications industry! We ...

9 Indoor Activities To Enjoy In Chattanooga No Matter The Weather

Many people are aware that Chattanooga and the surrounding areas are known for outdoor activities and attractions such ...

8 Of The Best Hikes in Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia

Chattanooga and North Georgia are notorious for having some of the best hiking trails in the Southeast. With ...
communications lineworker student working on a pole.

4 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Communications Lineworker Program

Since our beginning in 1999, Southeast Lineman Training Center has been known for our popular and sought-after Electrical ...
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2022 Hurricane Season Expected to Have Increase in Storms 

Summer is here and hurricane season officially kicked off on June 1st. Each year, from the start of ...

Electrical Lineworker Program To Include Crane Operator Certification in 2023

At SLTC, the Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP) is our largest and most sought-after program. Students learn everything they ...
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SLTC Grants 7 Scholarships to Future Lineworker Students

Each year Southeast Lineman Training Center awards scholarships to five individuals who will be attending our lineworker programs ...
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SLTC Plants Longleaf Pines For National Arbor Day

Our ecosystems are the gateway to a healthy planet. Without them, we wouldn't be able to breathe fresh ...

Future Linemen Help Bring Water To Those In Need

We always preach to our students the importance of staying hydrated while here at school. This day, however, ...
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How To Pay For Lineman School: 6+ Financial Aid Options

Investing in yourself and your education can feel daunting, but don’t let that stop you from reaching your ...

SLTC Staff Top Picks: Restaurants

Welcome to the Tennessee Valley area and SLTC! This area has so much to offer and we’re excited ...

Top Outdoor Activities in the Southeast Region

Welcome to Southeast Lineman Training Center, we're glad you're here! Our southeast region offers incredible opportunities for adventure ...

3 Benefits of Earning a Fiber Optic Splicing Certification

Southeast Lineman Training Center (SLTC) recently announced the addition of a Fiber Optic Splicing certification to their 8-Week ...
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The Value of a Drone Certification in the Electrical Utility Industry

At Southeast Lineman Training School, we understand the importance of a well rounded education, but for us, that ...

Communications Lineworker Program to Now Include Fiber Optic Splicing and Class A CDL

Southeast Lineman Training Center’s Communications Lineworker Program is now an 8-week program with the addition of two certifications. ...

Five Things You Should Know about our Communications Lineworker Program

Southeast Lineman Training Center has been the premier training school for lineworker training for over 20 years. In ...

SLTC Now Approved for DoD Skillbridge Program for Active-Duty Military Personnel

As of January 2021, Southeast Lineman Training Center is now approved to accept active-duty military personnel for training ...

Katie Dunn | ELP Class 64 Graduate

Katherine Dunn, better known by her friends and family as Katie, was one of two girls who attended ...

Climbing for a Cause: Woodwalkers for Water Event Raises Nearly $14,000

If you drive by an SLTC campus on any given day, you will see hundreds of students from ...
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Linemen: the Vote for First Responder Status

In 2020, hurricanes Laura and Delta decimated Louisiana and the surrounding areas. The two storms combined for an ...

How To: Set Up for a Video Interview

Prepare Your Environment: Choose a spot where you can control the surroundings. Your home, apartment, or other quiet ...

Good Interview Practices

Congrats on landing an interview! We know the job search process isn’t always easy, so landing an interview ...

How To: Make your Resume Stand-Out using Power Words

When a prospective employer sits down to review your resume, what do you want it to say? Do ...

Hurricane Season is Here – Are you Ready?

June 1 marked the first day of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season that will last until the end ...

National Lineman Appreciation Day

Every year on April 18, a day of gratitude and appreciation occurs, honoring those who serve behind the ...

Five Things You Should Know about our New Crane Operator Program

Recently, we announced the launch of our new Crane Operator Program, a five day training program geared towards ...

Veteran Women in Linework: Tara Buckley

Tara Buckley is no stranger to “Putting it All on the Line™” for her community. Before beginning her ...

Read, Watch, and Learn the Life of a Lineman!

Have you ever wondered about the everyday life of linework? Maybe you're an eager high school student ready ...

Why We are Thankful for Linemen (and Why You Should Be, Too)

The holiday season is officially upon us and while you prepare your list of things to be thankful ...

Do you need professional training to enter the electrical utility industry?

If you’ve always dreamed of becoming an electrical lineworker, you probably have a good idea of what the ...

The Importance of Continued Education

Whether you stepped right into an apprenticeship at your local utility company or went to school to become ...

Class A Commercial Driver’s License: Why You Should Already Have It

Are you interested in starting your career in the electrical utility or communications industry? Maybe you’re wondering what ...

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People fishing in North Georgia spot

Top 10 Fishing Spots in North Georgia Region

Perhaps it is the picturesque rivers or the rolling mountain…

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9 Indoor Activities To Enjoy In Chattanooga No Matter The Weather

Many people are aware that Chattanooga and the surrounding areas…

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8 Of The Best Hikes in Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia

Chattanooga and North Georgia are notorious for having some of…

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SLTC Staff Top Picks: Restaurants

Welcome to the Tennessee Valley area and SLTC! This area…

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Top Outdoor Activities in the Southeast Region

Welcome to Southeast Lineman Training Center, we’re glad you’re here!…

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