Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) 

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The journey to becoming a qualified lineman begins here. Indiana Electric Cooperatives is proud to support apprentices as they start their path toward a successful career in the energy industry.

The four-year program requires apprentices to complete 612 hours of classroom instruction and at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT). The program is open to Indiana electric cooperative employees who are enrolled, as well as IEC-approved contractors who work with cooperatives, including ElectriCom, Early Electric, and Utility Service Crew.

Each year, apprentices are required to attend two weeks of onsite training at the Hoosier Energy Training Center in Bargersville, with one week held in January and one in February. This training includes in-person instruction, quizzes, and a final exam for each year. Apprentices also participate in additional hands-on training schools. The full curriculum is available here.

Apprentices employed by an REMC are also required to complete four Ivy Tech online courses: human relations, technical writing, economic fundamentals, and managing personal finances. Upon successful completion of all REAP coursework, Ivy Tech classes, and 8,000 OJT hours, apprentices earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Journeyman Lineman Certificate through Northwest Lineman College. Contract employees are not required to complete the Ivy Tech courses and will earn only the Journeyman Lineman Certificate.

Click here to view the full curriculum.

A minimum score of 70% is required to pass each course. Apprentices who do not achieve a passing grade in an Ivy Tech course are required to retake the course at their own expense. REAP allows one retake per test after additional instruction has been provided to address gaps in understanding.

Complete the form below to learn more about the program or express interest in applying.

REAP Interest Form

Request Information or Express Interest

Complete this form to learn more about the REAP program or indicate your interest.

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Do you currently work for an Indiana REMC or IEC-approved contractor within Indiana?
Do you need help confirming whether your employer is an IEC-approved sponsor?
Electric industry experience
Age Range
Reason for interest

Application Information (Required for Applicants Only)

Only complete this section if you plan to apply to the REAP program.

Supervisor Name
Supervisor Name
First Name
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Do you plan to transfer credit for Ivy Tech or on-the-job training (OJT) hours?
Are you interested in testing out of technical training classes?