Power On

Power-On Scholarship Application Period Is Open

The Power On scholarship provides sponsorship for one qualified applicant to attend the 16-week Lineman’s Academy at Nash Community College.

The fall Line Worker Academy start date is August 15, 2024.

Requirements:

• You must be 18 years old before September 1 for the fall academy and February 1 for the Spring academy.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent at least 30 days prior to the start of class.
• You will be required to get a DOT physical, which must be completed prior to the CDL class.
• Must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job such as the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, climbing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, crawling, pushing and working in awkward positions and enclosed spaces.
• Must have the ability to perform the outside duties of the job during extreme adverse weather conditions such as temperatures above 90 and below 32 degrees, rain, sleet, snow and high humidity.
• Must be able to run one mile in 10 minutes or less, do 25 push-ups in 19 seconds or less, do 25 sit ups in 90 seconds or less, perform 20 squats in two minutes or less and able to lift 50 pounds overhead.
• Must have own transportation to and from Nash Community College.

Purpose:

To provide interested individuals with the ability to gain the experience and training necessary for a successful career as an electric line worker.

Details:

South River EMC will sponsor the recipient to attend the Electric Line Academy at Nash Community College for one session annually. The sponsorship will cover the cost of tuition, books, boots and safety glasses. Upon completion, the recipient will receive a Third Class (apprentice) Lineman certificate.

The Electric Line Construction Technology curriculum prepares participants to work as electric linemen. Students will combine electrical theory with laboratory and practical applications in the course of study. Student is expected to master competencies such as those included in elements of electricity, overhead pole and electrical line construction, safety codes and applications, electric power system, transformer and meter installations, and exploration of underground electrical distribution. Upon successful completion of the program, individuals will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree and will possess the necessary skills for employment in the dynamic electrical utility field.

Selection:

All applications will be reviewed and points assigned based on how closely the applicant meets the requirements. Points will be given for the following areas: completed application, education, Narrative and Interview. In the event of a competitive situation, additional points for an applicant from a member household and to an applicant with financial need may be added.

Rewarding of this sponsorship and successful completion of the program is not a guarantee of employment with South River EMC.

*Although completion does not guarantee a job with South River EMC, it would certainly place the graduate in a much more valuable position to secure a position as an electric line worker.

The application period is closed. Applications are due TBA.

Download application here.

For details on this opportunity, contact Catherine O'Dell at 910.892.8071 or codell@sremc.com.