Helena’s apprenticeship program demands 7,000 hours of rigorous training for future linemen. The Helena program prepares apprentices with a comprehensive curriculum focused on safety and practical skills, addressing the structural need for well-trained linemen in a hazardous profession. The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, accountability, integrity, and safety through real-world scenario practice at the Helena facility. While the program’s next steps are not detailed, it has been located in Helena since 2019, underlining the city’s role as a regional training hub. Helena apprenticeship program trains future linemen with focus on safety and hands on experienceBy Logan Cyr, KTVH