What Makes Us Better
The difference between adequate training and exceptional training can define your entire career.
At American Career Training, we don’t just teach you a trade—we prepare you to excel in it. Here’s what sets us apart from other training programs and why our graduates consistently outperform the competition.
Smaller Class Sizes, More Hands-On Training
While many trade schools pack 30 or 40 students into a classroom, we keep our class sizes intentionally small. Why? Because lineman work isn’t learned from a textbook—it’s learned by doing.
Our smaller class sizes mean:
- More one-on-one instruction with experienced instructors who’ve worked in the field
- More time on the poles and equipment instead of waiting your turn
- Personalized feedback that helps you master techniques faster
- Real confidence when you graduate, not just a certificate
When you’re working 40 feet in the air with high voltage lines, you need muscle memory and instinct that only comes from repetition. Our students get that repetition—every single training day.
CDL License Included in Our Lineman Program
Here’s something most lineman schools won’t tell you: You can’t work as a lineman without a CDL.
Bucket trucks, digger derricks, and utility vehicles all require a Commercial Driver’s License. Many graduates from other programs finish their training only to realize they need to spend additional time and money getting their CDL before they can even apply for jobs.
Not at American Career Training.
Our 15-week Electrical Lineworker Program includes full CDL training and testing. You’ll graduate job-ready with both your lineman certifications AND your commercial driver’s license—no extra steps, no extra costs, no delays to your career.
Industry Connections That Get You Hired
Training is only half the equation. The other half? Getting hired.
We’ve spent years building relationships with utilities, contractors, and employers across the country. Our job placement assistance isn’t just a phone number and a handshake—it’s thousands of industry connections actively looking for skilled workers.
Many of our graduates receive multiple job offers before they even complete the program. That’s the power of training with a school that employers trust.
Real Equipment, Real Experience
Our Redding, California campus features the actual equipment you’ll use in the field:
- Live-voltage simulation training
- Multiple pole configurations
- Underground cable systems
- Bucket truck operations
- Transformer installations
You’re not learning on outdated equipment or watching videos. You’re climbing, rigging, and working just like you will on day one of your career.
Support Beyond the Classroom
We know that relocating for training can be challenging. That’s why we offer housing assistance specifically for our Electrical Lineworker Program students. We want to remove every barrier between you and your new career.
Our support doesn’t end at graduation either. From resume help to interview preparation to ongoing industry contacts, we’re invested in your long-term success.
The Bottom Line
Cheaper programs exist. Faster programs exist. But if you want training that actually prepares you for a high-paying, in-demand career—training that gives you the skills, confidence, and connections to succeed—American Career Training is the clear choice.
Your future doesn’t start when you get hired. It starts with the quality of your training.
Ready to see the difference for yourself? Call us today at (530) 223-5693 or visit our Redding campus. Watch our students in action, talk to our instructors, and see why graduates from American Career Training stand out in the industry.
Respect the craft. Honor the trade. Train with the best.
