SRS Director of UAS Programs Jason Taylor prepares students for flight.
by Staff Reports Feb 12, 2024 | Connections
In late January, students from various member cooperatives delved into the world of drones during a comprehensive week-long course in collaboration with VMDAEC Associate Member Sentinel Robotic Solutions. Led by SRS Director of UAS Programs Jason Taylor, the...
Graduates of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program pose with VMDAEC Safety Training Manager Todd Butcher (center) in front of the Storm Soldier statue at the Training Center. (Photo by Jim Robertson.)
by Staff Reports Dec 11, 2023 | Connections
LTAP graduates celebrate completion of journey On Dec. 1, VMDAEC hosted a graduation ceremony at its Training Center in Palmyra, Va., celebrating completion of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program by seven apprentices. Association Manager of Safety Training...
Graduates of the Lineman Technician Apprenticeship Program pose for the obligatory photo with the Storm Soldier statue at the VMD Training Center.
by Staff Reports May 2, 2023 | Connections
OTAP and LTAP students celebrate the completion of a journey The Association hosted two graduation ceremonies at its Training Center in Palmyra, Va., in April. Three new system operators completed the System Operator Certification Program (OTAP) on April 7. Adam...
From left, Joe Phillips and Andy Gibson observe as Terry Gillooly (right) provides instruction during the first FTAP class. VMDAEC is grateful for support from S&N Communications.
by Staff Reports Feb 27, 2023 | Connections
Thanks to the expertise and support from the Fiber Broadband Association and VMDAEC Associate Member S&N Communications, the first Fiber Technician Apprenticeship Program kicked off this month at the Association Training Center in Palmyra, Va. S&N...
LTAP graduates in front of the “Storm Soldier” statue at the Electric Cooperative Training Center. Photos by Jim Robertson.
by vmdaec-tommy Jan 31, 2023 | Connections , Connections Archive
Family members, supervisors and others gathered on Jan. 27 in celebration of the completion of a four-year apprenticeship by 12 young line technicians representing electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. Graduating from apprentice to journeyman status requires...
