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The Future is Now

The Future is Now

Kaleb Jeffries joined the Wallops Island, Va., company full-time in January 2024 as an engineering technician.

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It’s OK to Change Your Mind

It’s OK to Change Your Mind

An open mind and flexibility while navigating her career path allowed Rachel Harris to find a powerful career in geographic information systems with BARC Electric Cooperative in Millboro, Va.

Four Years and Climbing

Four Years and Climbing

Co-ops attract more than 80 female students to career camps January-February 2025 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Young women throughout the Delmarva region challenged their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia,...

From Locating to Linework

From Locating to Linework

Growing up on a New Jersey farm and competing in a variety of youth sports, Megan Simmons thought she found her calling as a utility locator at age 19. A short pursuit of a nursing career led to the realization that she was meant to work outdoors.

Small Communities, Big Opportunities

Small Communities, Big Opportunities

Small-town man making a big impact in his community October 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Brandon White has helped prevent hundreds of hours of power outages with his bird’s-eye view of the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative system. A drone hobbyist for...

Climbing High

Climbing High

Young women encouraged to pursue careers in energy September 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Young women throughout Delmarva will challenge their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware...

A Love for the Outdoors

A Love for the Outdoors

Certified arborist protects environment while ensuring system reliability August 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Dreams can come true. Kolby Corrigan found his dream job about six years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Introduced to forestry while studying...