Cohorts
New cohorts are starting year-round
VEEP offers pre-apprenticeship training programs designed to prepare participants for successful careers as electricians or linemen.
Below, you’ll find details on upcoming cohorts, including start dates, training formats, and application availability. Once you find a Cohort that meets your requirements, go to our applications to apply today!

Upcoming Cohorts
Use the buttons below to view the upcoming cohorts for both electricians and linemen.
Electrician Cohorts
Anchorage, Alaska
In Person Training
Cohort | Start Date | Duration | End Date | Applications Open Date |
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AK08 | 9/2/25 | 6 weeks | 10/17/25 | open |
Mount Vernon, WA
Hybrid Training
Cohort | Duration | Start Hybrid | Start In-Person Date | End Date | Applications Open Date |
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MTV01 | 5 weeks plus online | 11/24/25 | 4/20/26 | 5/22/26 | open |
San Diego, California
Hybrid Training
Cohort | Duration | Start Hybrid | Start In-Person Date | End Date | Applications Open Date |
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SD04 | 5 weeks plus online | 1/28/25 | 4/28/2025 | 5/30/2025 | closed |
SD05 | 5 weeks plus online | 7/28/25 | 10/20/2025 | 11/21/2025 | open |
SD06 | 5 weeks plus online | 12/1/25 | 4/27/26 | 5/29/26 | open |
LA All-Female Cohort
Local Union 11 is offering an all-female cohort that runs from Oct. 6th to Dec. 5th.
Cohort | Start Virtual Date | Start In Person Date | End Date | Applications Open Date |
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LA10 | 3/31/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/30/25 | closed |
LA11 | 6/30/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/29/25 | closed |
LA12 | 10/06/25 | 11/17/25 | 12/5/25 | open |
LA13 | 01/05/26 | 2/16/26 | 3/6/26 | open |
Atlanta, Georgia
Hybrid Training
Cohort | Start Virtual Date | Start In Person Date | End Date | Applications Open Date |
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ATL01 | 4/14/25 | 5/27/25 | 6/13/25 | closed |
ATL02 | 10/13/25 | 12/1/25 | 12/19/25 | open |
West Jordan, UTah
Hybrid Training
Cohort | Start Virtual Date | Start In Person Date | End Date | Applications Open Date |
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UT02 | 02/03/25 | 08/04/25 | 08/29/25 | closed |
UT03 | 12/1/25 | 5/4/26 | 5/29/26 | open |
Pensacola, FLorida
Hybrid Training
Cohort | Start Virtual Date | Start In Person Date | End Date | Applications Open Date |
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PEN01 | 1/15/25 | 6/2/25 | 6/20/25 | closed |
San Bernardino/Riverside, California
CML Training
Cohort | Start Virtual Date | Duration | End Date | Applications Open Date |
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SB04 | Feb 2025 | 6 weeks to 6 mo. | individualized | closed |
SB05 | Feb 2026 | 6 weeks to 6 mo. | individualized | October 2025 |
Inside VEEP Location Details
Use the table below to find out more information about each electrician cohort. The table can scroll horizontally or you can view the table in full using the link below.
Location | Cohorts per Year | Seats per Cohort | Online Training | Tech Math- Completed as Pre- requisite | Interim Credential Online | Full Inside Curriculum | Online classes | In Person Training | OSHA Training | First Aid/CPR | Hands on Applications | Aptitude Test | Hours | Attendance | On Base Housing Possible | Requires SkillBridge Papers for Active Duty |
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Alaska | 1 | 15 | Yes – Self Paced | Yes | No | Yes | Yes – Limited Self Paced | 7 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 280 | Strict Policy | POSSIBLE NOT PROMISED | Yes |
San Diego | 1 | 16 | Yes – Self Paced | Yes | No | Yes | Yes – Limited Self Paced | 5 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 200 | Strict Policy | No | Yes |
Los Angeles | 4 | 20 | Yes -Scheduled | Yes | Yes | No | Yes -Scheduled Virtual Classroom | 3 weeks | CalOSHA (30) | Yes | Yes | Yes | 240 | Very Stringent Policy | No | Yes |
San Bernardino/Riverside Online Only | 1 | 30 | Yes – Self Paced | No, Included | Yes | No | Yes – Self Paced | No | No | No | No | No | Varies | Limited Required Sessions | No | No |
Utah | 1 | 10 | Yes – Self Paced | Yes | Yes | No | Yes – Self Paced | 3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | On-line varies, 120 in person | Strict policy for in person portion | No | Yes, for in person portion |
Pensacola | 1 | 10 | Yes -Scheduled | Yes | Yes | No | Yes -Scheduled Virtual Classroom | 3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 240 | Strict Policy | No | Yes |
Atlanta | 2 | 20 | Yes -Scheduled | Yes | Yes | No | Yes -Scheduled Virtual Classroom | 3 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 240 | Strict Policy | No | Yes |
Mount Vernon | 1 | 16 | Yes – Self Paced | Yes | No | Yes | Yes, Limited Self Paced | 5 weeks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 200 | Strict Policy | No | Yes |
Participation by active duty personnel at in person training requires approval through the service members’ chain of command. Once enrolled, training is in lieu of daily duty requirements while still on active duty. The training must typically be started within the final 180 days of service to take advantage of this aspect, check with your base Transition Assistance team for details. Inside Electrician training is approved for and can support SkillBridge participants.
Our pre-apprenticeship programs prepare participants to succeed in an incredible career. After completing a VEEP pre-apprenticeship, the participant receives direct entry into the apprenticeship program at their agreed upon location. Since all NECA/IBEW Apprenticeship programs are state & federally accredited, participants in the apprenticeships are eligible to collect their GI Bill benefits while working towards becoming journey-level worker in their field.
Lineman Cohorts
Requirements
Lazy Q Ranch | Midwest Line College | Selcat SSVP | |
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Veteran with separation date 5 years or less from current year. | Yes | Yes | No |
Active duty attending under SkillBridge agreement. | No | No | Yes **ONLY available if you reside in or will after separation, one of the following states. Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. |
DD-214 does or will show, when available, Honorable or General, under Honorable Character of Service. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Unrestricted CDL A to apply. ** No automatic transmission CDLs will be accepted. | No ** If accepted, will need in hand 2 weeks prior to school starting. | No **Shall obtain Unrestricted CDL A within 60 days, post-graduation. | No |
Duration | 16 Weeks with 2 one-week breaks | 13 Weeks | 6 Weeks |
Work Week | 6 Days 10 Hrs. | 5 Days 8 Hrs. | 5 Days 8 Hrs. |
GI Bill | No | Yes | No |
Cost | Free | Tuition Based | Free |
Drug Testing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Take and pass industry Aptitude Test | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cohort Size | 60 Seats | 30 Seats | No limit, subject to change |
Lazy Q Ranch
La Grange, Texas
15 Weeks – Two cohorts per year (Spring and Fall)
Cohort | Accepting Applications | Interview Cycle | Start Date | Breaks | End Date Graduation |
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14 Fall 2025 | Received after Jan. 10th will be interviewed for Fall session. | Starts 2nd week of March until July 10th. | 9/2/25 | 10/11 – 10/19 11/23 – 11/20 | 12/17/25 |
15 Spring 2026 | Received after July 10th will be interviewed for Spring session. | Start 2nd week of September until Jan. 10th. | 3/3/26 | 4/11 – 4/19 5/21 – 5/27 | 6/17/26 |
16 Fall 2026 | Received after Jan. 10th will be interviewed for Fall session. | Starts 2nd week of March until July 10th. | 9/8/26 | 10/17 – 10/25 11/22 – 11/29 | 12/23/26 |
17 Spring 2027 | Received after July 10th will be interviewed for Spring session. | Start 2nd week of September until Jan. 10th. | 3/2/27 | 4/10 – 4/18 5/26 – 6/1 | 6/16/27 |
18 Fall 2027 | Received after Jan. 10th will be interviewed for Fall session. | Starts 2nd week of March until July 10th. | 9/7/27 | 10/16 – 10/24 11/21 – 11/28 | 12/22/27 |
Midwest Line College
Accepts GI Bill
13 Weeks
Cohort | Accepting Applications | Start Date | Breaks | End Date Graduation |
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Spring Cohort 5 | Year Round | 2/10/25 | 3/17 – 3/21 | 5/9/25 |
Summer Cohort 6 | 5/27/25 | 6/30 – 7/4 | 8/22/25 | |
Fall Cohort 7 | 9/15/25 | 11/24 – 11/28 | 12/12/25 |
Selcat SSVP
Newnan, Georgia
6 Weeks
Cohort | Accepting Applications | Interview Cycle | Start Date | Breaks | End Date Graduation |
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Cohort 6 | Year Round | 9/2/25 | 10/10/25 |
Participation by active duty personnel at in person training requires approval through the service members’ chain of command. Once enrolled, training is in lieu of daily duty requirements while still on active duty. The training must typically be started within the final 180 days of service to take advantage of this aspect, check with your base Transition Assistance team for details. Inside Electrician training is approved for and can support SkillBridge participants.
Our pre-apprenticeship programs prepare participants to succeed in an incredible career. After completing a VEEP pre-apprenticeship, the participant receives direct entry into the apprenticeship program at their agreed upon location. Since all NECA/IBEW Apprenticeship programs are state & federally accredited, participants in the apprenticeships are eligible to collect their GI Bill benefits while working towards becoming journey-level worker in their field.
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