Consumers Energy engages in long- and short-term talent pipeline development using the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Talent Pipeline Management™ (TPM) system. By accurately forecasting demand for critical positions in alignment with the enterprise strategy, it enables formation of key partnerships within K-12, post-secondary institutions and professional associations to prepare a diverse qualified workforce for immediate and future needs.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.
Electric Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Interested in becoming an electric lineworker at Consumers Energy?
Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship programs are the best way to get started.
The first step to qualify for an electric lineworker apprenticeship with Consumers Energy is pre-apprenticeship lineworker training.
All pre-apprenticeship training includes: OSHA10 certification/safety, Linework Physical Fitness, Basic Electricity, and Energy Industry Fundamentals, followed by climbing clinics, orientation and an 11-week climb school in Marshall, MI.
Training offered through the community colleges listed below.
Length of program, cost, enrollment periods and course offerings vary. Contact each institution for specific details.
PLEASE BE AWARE: Completion of the pre-apprenticeship training program does not guarantee employment at Consumers Energy.
Participating Community Colleges
Alpena Community College
Roy Smith
smithr@alpenacc.edu
Grand Rapids Community College
Lynnae Collard
lcollard@grcc.edu
Jackson College
Cheryl DeGroot
DeGrootCherylE@jccmi.edu
Lansing Community College
Becky Sutton
suttonr4@lcc.edu
Mott Community College
Kathleen LaVallier
kathleen.lavallier@mcc.edu
Fueling Michigan’s Talent Pipeline