Georgia Power highlights training programs and career opportunities during Lineworker Appreciation Month
ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- April is designated nationally as Lineworker Appreciation Month – a time to recognize and celebrate the thousands of lineworkers who work around the clock to keep the lights on for electric customers. This month, Georgia Power is highlighting the successful, forward-thinking collaboration between the company and Georgia's technical colleges to recruit, train and employ the next generation of this critical workforce.
- This month, Georgia Power is highlighting the successful, forward-thinking collaboration between the company and Georgia's technical colleges to recruit, train and employ the next generation of this critical workforce.
- In fact, Georgia Power expects to hire around 170 lineworkers annually over the next 3-5 years to continue serving the state.
- Tami Barron is senior vice president of Distribution for Georgia Power and has worked with the Southern Company system for decades.
- More than 60 percent of new Georgia Power lineworkers come from technical schools with Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certification (ELAC) programs.