Celebrating its 20th anniversary in showcasing the skills and hard work of utility lineworkers, the Gaff-n-Go Rodeo is excited to welcome long-time supporter Altec as its new title sponsor. “We are excited to welcome Altec as our title sponsor for the Gaff-n-Go...
Young women throughout Virginia challenged their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, its member cooperatives and generous partners. On Dec. 2, several...
Career stories from women in the energy industry Last fall, a group of young women took advantage of an opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to work on a utility line crew. They climbed poles, strung wire, operated a bucket truck and used a hot stick on a...
The 12 most recent graduates of the Line Technician Apprentice Program, held at the Electric Cooperative Training Center in Palmyra, Va., all agree on one thing. “Safety is the number one thing in this line of work. It’s what brings you and your crew home each day,”...
Outside of the Electric Cooperative Training Center building in Palmyra, Va., on July 15, there is a lot of playful joking among the 13 graduates. While they prepare to part ways after four years of on-and-off training together, they’re aware that their paths may...