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Alan’s remarkable career culminated in the completion of two of the most exhaustive books in existence on the history of linemen: “The American Lineman” and “The American Lineman: …

The birth of the Linemen dates to the beginning of the telegraph in the 1840s when the first lines were installed on short wood poles. In this period of infancy, linemen would typically ascend …

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With considerable trial and error linemen discovered that grounding the conductors in some manner would improve their safety. Some of the early lines were built with parallel lines that …

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Northwest Lineman College (NLC) offers a 15-week education and training program in Idaho. Visit our page to learn about our Meridian campus.

This is our platform for online account management, optional course registration, etc. The student portal also houses alumni career listings and the academic document request form. In order to …

Several high-level leaders, including NLC Founder Aaron Howell, are linemen who have earned degrees and special certifications in education, engineering, and business.

Linemen rely on each other daily, trusting their partners with their lives while working in hazardous conditions. This bond creates a culture of mutual respect and teamwork rarely found in other …