Electric lineworkers are the backbone of Michigan’s power grid—weathering storms, climbing poles, and working around the clock to ensure electricity flows safely to homes and businesses. Thanks to the Joint Michigan Apprentice Program (JMAP), a new group of graduates is now ready to take on that responsibility with confidence and skill.

Thirty-three lineworkers graduated from the Joint Michigan Apprentice Program (JMAP) this year, officially earning their Journeyman Lineman status and stepping into key roles within Michigan’s electric workforce. Of those, 15 represent Michigan’s electric cooperatives who completed their training at the Wolverine Training Center in Lake City. These new Journeymen are: Matt Allen (Midwest Energy & Communications); Eric Brown (Cherryland); Cody Coffey (Cloverland); Riley Corrigan (Alger Delta); Chase Craft (Wolverine); Dylan Edgar, Jesse Haske, Isaac McDonald, and Zachary Taylor (Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op); Rob Kibbe and Thomas Wilhelm (Great Lakes Energy); Leonard Nowicki (Thumb Electric); Brandon Scroggs (Ontonagon); Reed Wilmot (Wolverine); and Deanna DeMastri (PIE&G) who audited the course. These individuals join a growing network of nearly 140 JMAP alumni.

JMAP’s success is rooted in its strong safety culture, industry expertise, and commitment to preparing Michigan’s next generation of lineworkers.

“Watching these apprentices grow into confident, skilled journeymen is the true heart of this program,” said Matt Monroe, Wolverine Director of Safety & Training. “It’s a moment of pride—not only for the graduates, but for their families and everyone else who’s supported and mentored them along the way.”

Congratulations to all the graduates who now carry forward the responsibility—and pride—of being a Journeyman Lineman in Michigan.