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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio n
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) On Thursday afternoon DLC and IBEW Local 29 the first-of-its kind apprenticeship. The flagship program will give the DLC overhead line workers an opportunity to become accredited “journey-level workers” a ,according to Ashley Mycik, external communications representative. This indicates that an individual has completed a registered apprenticeship that provides extensive hands-on and classroom training. The program is the first to be offered in the electric utility industry to encourage new, diverse workers to enter the field.
This program promotes a clear family-sustaining career path in the line worker trade and the first IBEW program to be registered in 25 years DLC and IBEW Local 29 reported that they hope the program will increase visibility and confidence in the education provided to line worker applicants and apprenticeships. With more line workers nearing retirement age there is an urgent need enabling DLC to pave the way for similar programs, throughout the country, Ms. Mycik reported.