New York Apprentice Training Class Graduates 10 New Lineworkers

On October 24, 10 New York State lineworker fourth year apprentices received their certificates of completion from the Northeast Public Power Association and the NorthWest Lineman's College at the Fairport, New York training center.

The group fulfilled the necessary requirements from Bill Hesson, a NEPPA training consultant, completing class room academic studies and performing such necessary skills as climbing, installing PPE, rigging line hardware and equipment including hot sticking methods.

The group was led by three outstanding students that all achieved final averages of 98.8: