AMP is proud to serve as a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor, providing all Members — regardless of which state they are from — with access to nationally recognized apprenticeship pathways. Through AMP’s two DOL-certified apprenticeship programs, participants can receive hands‑on experience and expert instruction in their chosen fields of study. Each program meets national criteria for quality, safety and consistency, and DOL Certification provides trainees with valuable knowledge and credentials that are recognized across the electric industry.
AMP Lineworker Apprentice Training Program
Approved for DOL Certification in 2023, the AMP Apprentice Lineworker Training Program provides a structured, four‑year course aligned with federal apprenticeship standards. The program features:
- Certified apprentice‑level coursework for each of the four apprentice levels — Basic 1, Basic 2, Intermediate and Advanced
- Two weeks of training per apprentice level
- Highly skilled instructors and a curriculum designed specifically for AMP Members
- Emphasis on safe and proper work practices
- Hands‑on modules and field-based instruction
- Competitive pricing exclusively for AMP Members
Apprentices who complete all steps of the apprenticeship program will be eligible to receive certification from the DOL. Steps include:
- Attending all AMP Lineworker Training Program classes (four years);
- Completing the Northwest Lineman College (NLC) Power Delivery Program coursework; and
- Performing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Power Plant Operator Training Program
Approved for DOL Certification in 2025, the AMP Power Plant Operator Apprenticeship Training Program was developed in conjunction with the City of Marshall to meet the specialized needs of public power systems that own and operate generation facilities.
Power plant operators who complete all steps of the training program will be eligible to receive certification from the DOL. Steps include:
- Completing the Power Plant Operations Academy courses, offered by Kansas Municipal Utilities;
- Completing the NLC’s Substation Technician Certification program; and
- Performing 7,200 hours of on-the-job training.
Questions?
If you need assistance with AMP’s DOL Certification Program, please contact Jennifer Flockerzie, AMP Manager of Technical Services Logistics, at [email protected].
