A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

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...

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Sky’s the Limit for New Grads

Sky’s the Limit for New Grads

Here are the relevant numbers: 18, 24, 400, 6. No, not a dicey lottery play, but instead a definite investment in the field of careers in energy. As in the 18th graduating class of Southside Virginia Community College’s Power Line Worker Program, which numbered 24 students, including the 400th graduate in its six-year history.

From Chasing To Climbing

From Chasing To Climbing

Jacobs is always learning; now he is teaching, too by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer J.T. Jacobs’ mother raised him believing that he could do anything with hard work, dedication and an advanced degree. “Early on, the idea of successful careers was predisposed in my mind...

Featured Employee: Clyde Robertson

Featured Employee: Clyde Robertson

Creating Powerful Careers Clyde Robertson loves helping young men and women achieve their dreams in the power line worker industry. As lead instructor for Southside Virginia Community College’s Power Line Worker Program, he has helped guide more than 390 students on...