Duke Energy Distribution Line Apprentice Program (GI Bill OJT)
Duke Energy
Verify details: some eligibility, cost or format details were not fully confirmed on the official page. Confirm with the program before you apply.
- Who it's for
- Veterans and National Guard/Reserve members with Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill; eligible spouses and children with DEA (Chapter 35) may qualify; Duke also hires transitioning service members and military spouses
Open to: veterans. - Cost
- Free
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- VA benefits
- GI Bill (can be used)
- What you get
- Paid apprenticeship as a Duke Energy employee building and maintaining the electric distribution system; VA-approved OJT/apprenticeship, so the VA may add monthly GI Bill payments on top of wages; finish as a fully trained line worker
- Type
- Fellowship, apprenticeship or hiring program
- Credential strength
- 4/5: Paid fellowship, internship or apprenticeship with real work experience.
- Duration
- Varies
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Duke Energy service areas (NC, SC, FL, IN, OH, KY)
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Next start
- Varies
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Duke Energy salary plus possible monthly GI Bill payments (sliding scale)
- Jobs it can lead to
- Distribution Lineworker; Line Technician
- Official page
- duke-energy.com/Our-Company/Careers/Military-Programs
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026