NW Line JATC is focused on preparing highly skilled journey-level workers for employment in the outside electrical industry. We’re committed to providing the best possible training for apprentices, getting them ready for a long and successful career.
Training our future
Find Your Place in a Meaningful Career
The NW Line JATC works to provide quality training for the outside line construction industry. Individuals can pursue training to become a Journey level worker, and as a Journey level worker, we provide the opportunity to continue their education to maintain the quality of workers in the field.
Our Team
Melissa Cochrane
Receptionist
Shannon Griggs
Accounting Support
Nate Hallstrom
InstructorJessy Erspamer
Lead Instructor
Cary Gray
Assistant Director
Justin Medcalf
Instructor Line | VOLTA East
Eric Schulhauser
Instructor Line | VOLTA East
Deborah Best
Training Support Admin
Paige Patterson
Apprentices Support Admin
Keith Blakeslee
Training Coordinator | Tree
Scott Barnes
Assistant Director | Tree
Terry Lowen
Director
Rob Craig
Assistant Director | Line
Erinn Brown
Dispatcher/Instructor | Line
Claudia Repman
Manager | Admin Operations
History of NW Line JATC
Timeline
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2015
New Property
Purchased new training center property.
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2011
Programs Merge
Oregon & Washington Tree Programs merged into one.
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2005
VOLTA Begins
VOLTA is licensed through the State of Oregon’s Department of Education as a private, non-profit vocational training school.
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1985
Standards Approved
Tree Apprenticeship Standards approved by WA L&I
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1973
Construction Begins
Construction of Rilea Training Center began.
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1957
NW Line Founded
NW Line JATC was formed and began training apprentices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a system of on-the-job training for a trade or profession which includes additional classroom or related supplement instruction, which allows the participant to become a journey level worker.
What does indenture mean?
Indenture is the term used when an applicant is accepted into the apprenticeship program. An indenture is an agreement between two parties.
What is IBEW?
The IBEW stands for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Apprentices in this program are represented by the IBEW Outside Locals 77, 125, 483 and 659.
What is NECA?
NECA is the National Electrical Contractors Association. The outside line chapter of NECA serves the electrical line contracting members in the geographical area of the program and offers members the opportunity to have a voice in the electrical industry on local and national levels.
What does NW Line JATC stand for?
The Northwest Line Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee is a collaboration between NECA contractors and the IBEW to provide quality training in the fields of Outside Line Construction and Powerline Clearance Tree Trimming.