About
What is VEEP?
The Veteran’s Electrical Entry Program (VEEP) is designed by the electrical training ALLIANCE to fill two needs facing the United States currently. The first is providing transitioning service members and recently separated veterans the ability to reenter the civilian workforce in a high demand field that offers excellent earning potential. This helps VEEP accomplish its second goal, providing high quality electricians and lineman to an industry facing a major shortage of skilled labor.
How VEEP Works
VEEP understands that the transition to civilian life can be stressful. To help alleviate that, the program is provided at no cost to the participant and can be done while transitioning out of the military. Prior to attending VEEP, participants decide where in the United States they would like to live and work after completion of the program. The electrical training ALLIANCE then facilitates an agreement for direct entry of the candidate into the training center that has jurisdiction in that location. Once an agreement has been made, the participant is approved to attend VEEP. All of our training options are open to recently separated veterans of all military services including Coast Guard, National Guard** and Reserve**. That means up to 5 years from separation date to date of application. In addition the electrician offerings are available while active duty, under SkillBridge.
**Eligible after completing Basic Training and Military Occupational Specialty training satisfactorily.
Application Process
Electrician
By working with bases and local training centers (JATCs), VEEP pairs participants with a JATC that will provide pre-apprenticeship training, and a JATC to continue their apprenticeship after separation. VEEP aims to provide as seamless a transition to civilian life as possible. To apply, be a veteran with an EAS/EAOS date no more than 5 years prior to application; and have or certify you will have when available a DD-214 with Honorable or General, Under Honorable character of service. For electrician programs SkillBridge is available.
Lineman
The lineman application process involves a few key steps to evaluate and select candidates. First, applicants must complete and submit an application and an updated resume that provides their basic information and background. Once the application and resume are reviewed, eligible candidates are invited to a virtual interview to assess their skills, experience, and suitability for the lineman role. Following the interview, candidates are ranked based on their qualifications and performance in the selection process, and top-ranking applicants are selected for the program, moving closer to their goal of becoming a Journeyman linemen.
Apprenticeship
Under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Labor, electrical and lineman apprenticeships require a combination of structured classroom hours, on-the-job training (OJT), and practical assessments. Typically, apprentices complete around 144 classroom hours annually, covering safety standards, electrical theory, and industry-specific knowledge. On-the-job training involves around 2,000 hours per year, where apprentices work under the supervision of experienced professionals, applying classroom concepts in real-world scenarios. This includes learning to handle tools, materials, and equipment safely. Practical assessments are embedded throughout the apprenticeship, testing skills proficiency and ensuring that each apprentice meets the competency levels required for their trade. Completion of these requirements, generally over a 4-to-5-year period, leads to journeyman status, equipping apprentices with the skills needed for a successful career as an electrician or lineman.
The electrical training ALLIANCE, offers comprehensive apprenticeships for individuals pursuing careers as electricians or linemen. The electrician apprenticeship provides rigorous, hands-on training in electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Apprentices learn both on the job and through classroom instruction, covering topics like electrical theory, code requirements, and safety practices. The lineman apprenticeship, on the other hand, focuses on skills needed for high-voltage work, including pole climbing, rigging, and working on transmission and distribution systems. Both programs combine paid, on-the-job training with classroom learning, typically over five years, preparing apprentices for journeyman status and a rewarding career in the electrical industry.
Interested in
Participating In Veep?
Find a Cohort Near You
Ready for that next step? Click the link below to view upcoming Cohorts for both Electricians and Linemen.