Electrical lineman informational meeting set for Oct. 15

KOSCIUSKO, Miss. — Holmes Community College will host an informational meeting for students interested in enrolling in the electrical lineman program’s upcoming January class.

The meeting is set for Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. at the Attala Center, located at 620 West Jefferson St. in Kosciusko. Attendance is mandatory for all students interested in applying for the program.

The electrical lineman program at Holmes was established in 2008 and has since prepared hundreds of students for careers in the electrical utility industry. The 16-week program requires students to complete 608 clock hours of instruction, covering a wide range of hands-on and classroom training.

Coursework includes CPR/first aid and bloodborne pathogens, chainsaw safety, employability skills, truck driving, pole climbing, protective grounding, underground systems, bucket truck rescue and basic electricity. Students must hold a CDL Class A permit to participate in the program.

Graduates of the program leave equipped with the technical skills and safety training needed to pursue in-demand careers as electrical linemen, a field known for strong job placement rates and competitive wages.

For more information about the program or Thursday’s meeting, visit holmescc.edu/workforce-offerings/electrical-lineman-program or contact Mandy Burrell at mburrell@holmescc.edu.

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