Connecting more women with the energy industry has been an industry-wide goal over the past few years. One particular area of focus is centered around line work. While we continue to see more women take on roles in the field, attracting them to the responsibilities and teamwork of a line crew remains a challenge. These types of operations roles can often lead to a variety of leadership opportunities within an organization.
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Each year, the electric cooperatives of Virginia, Maryland & Delaware host one-day energy career experiences for high school girls interested or curious about working on a line crew, in a substation, with advanced-metering technology, as a fiber broadband technician, or a variety of other careers in the power industry. Instructors lead students through various activities in the classroom and outdoors at the Electric Cooperative Training Centers in Palmyra, Va., and Salisbury, Md.
Campers learn about safety on the job, including how to safely climb a utility pole and operate a bucket truck. Students also individually meet with industry human resources professionals to review their resumes and discuss interviewing best practices. Other representatives, including community college advisors, are on site and available to answer questions about career paths and education requirements.
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