Are you looking for a rewarding career with excellent pay? Were you impacted by the Camp Fire? You may be eligible for this grant-funded training opportunity.

Register today to be placed on our waiting list. Once registered, you will receive an application and be contacted for a phone interview. If selected, you will be assigned a Case Manager from Alliance for Workforce Development, who will help determine your eligibility and qualifications for the program.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must commit to attending and actively participating in the full duration of the training program.
• For the Utility Line Clearance Arborist (ULCAT) program, participants must be physically capable of performing demanding outdoor work, including lifting equipment, operating chainsaws and other tools, working on uneven terrain, and participating in tree climbing and aerial lift training activities.
• Designed for individuals seeking employment in the utility vegetation management industry, including those entering the workforce, changing careers, or returning to the industry after time away.
• Must be willing to pursue a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a Class B CDL with an Air Brakes endorsement.
• Participation in required grant-funded program surveys is mandatory.

About the Training Program

This comprehensive 160-hour workforce training program prepares individuals for careers in utility line clearance arboriculture. Participants gain extensive hands-on experience with chainsaws, tree climbing, aerial lifts, chippers, rigging systems, and utility vegetation management operations while earning industry-recognized certifications, including:First

• Aid/CPR
• Flagger Certification
• Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)

Training Dates: August 3, 2026 – August 28, 2026

Schedule: Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: The Training Place – Butte College, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd Chico, CA 95928

Please sign up to get on the waitlist. You will receive more information at a later date.

*THERE IS NO DATE CURRENTLY FOR THE FALL TRAINING - will be released at a later time.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.Must commit to attending and actively participating in the full duration of the training program.
• Utility Vegetation Management Pre-Inspector Level 1: Must be physically capable of walking long distances, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, driving for extended periods, and performing field inspections on uneven terrain.
• Designed for individuals seeking employment in the utility vegetation management industry, including those entering the workforce, transitioning careers, or returning to the industry after time away.
• Must be willing to pursue a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement.
• Participation in required grant-funded program surveys is required.

An intensive 80-hour workforce training program preparing participants for careers as Utility Vegetation Management Pre-Inspectors. Students learn to identify tree species, evaluate vegetation risk to electrical infrastructure, apply California compliance requirements, conduct utility tree risk assessments, develop work prescriptions for line-clearance crews, and communicate effectively with customers and utility stakeholders. 

*THERE IS NO DATE CURRENTLY FOR THE FALL TRAINING - will be released at a later time.