stream 0000007944 00000 n 0000037735 00000 n PECO - Careers Sometimes when youre new to an organization, its not enough to just get hired, you need someone to help you along the way, he said. For 14 weeks, select individuals take courses in safety, electric and gas basics along with a few other skills. 0000012193 00000 n 0000047894 00000 n FIVE Mastbaum Alumni participated in PECO Electrical/Gas Apprenticeships, and were accepted out of 900 applicants. stream To learn more about Workforce Development,click here. $14-$32/hr Lineman Apprentice Jobs in Pennsylvania - ZipRecruiter The second phase is PECOs Helper Pool Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which helps prepare individuals ages 18-21 to apply for and succeed in energy jobs. %PDF-1.4 % He spoke specifically about a program targeted at at-risk young people. Students younger than 18 that are a part of the Explorers Program have a unique jumpstart while still in school, which is a direct pathway into the Helper Pool Pre-Apprenticeship Program that can lead to a 24-month apprenticeship for the chance of long-term employment in the field. WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. Glassdoor has 280 PECO reviews submitted anonymously by PECO employees. 0000024119 00000 n PECO has partnered with the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, a network of area community colleges, on a new training program to develop the fundamental skills for entry-level work in the natural gas industry. I asked a few people in our PECO Explorers program what a lineman was, and immediately they thought I was talking about football. The company . 0000034126 00000 n (Tom MacDonald/ WHYY). A second cohort has graduated from a PECO Energy program designed to help diversify the workforce of the utility. The 14-week program begins at competitive rates of $20.76 hourly and provides each participant with a mentor to shadow and learn all necessary hands-on training needed to succeed within the energy sector. . 0000004019 00000 n endobj Electrician In-Person Job Fair - May 10, 2023 at DISNEY Lineman Pre-Apprentice Training Program | Global Powerline Academy 1894 0 obj 21 45 Online Self Service. March 3, 2023 / 7:52 AM Find the right program for your child and register today: https://bit.ly/36Xf4Lw. Helper programdeveloped forwork ready adults to gain utility experience, 13-week paidprogram provides Helpers with exposure to various craft apprenticeships, assigned mentors and training for successful careers, Faces of Philanthropy, Philadelphia Business Journal-Collaborative award with Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) for impact made by funding the Smart Energy Technical Training Program that prepares jobseekers for clean energy careers, Faces of Philanthropy, Philadelphia Business Journal - "OK, so we are going to be on Beaumont Road for a gas leak, as far as I know," Goodwin said. PECO is advancing smart energy by using new approaches and investments to ensure safe and reliable service while providing customers increased control, access and convenience. I basically help people fix up what goes wrong in their house. "When we first met, I took him to my house, introduced him to my wife to show him the quality of life that PECO affords us," said Mead, a PECO gas department supervisor. 0000002964 00000 n He ordered four things off the menu," Mead said. Must have a Class A CDL or the ability to earn one. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. 0000015054 00000 n The program is designed to remove barriers to workforce entry by introducing. A training video and an edited volume with video case vignettes are currently in preparation The CFI may respond to ACGME requirements for psychiatric residents and program directors to demonstrate cultural competence throughout different aspects of training Psychiatry. Ive been in electric. In this program, you will learn how to perform tasks needed to install and maintain pipelines for natural gas distribution systems. 0000002447 00000 n You have an opportunity to earn over six-figures, she said. Oops! endstream This program was created by the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development in partnership with PECO and other industry counterparts. 0000007445 00000 n Please try again. PECO Infrastructure Academies provide training and insights on entry-level careers Opportunity Creation Helper program developed for work ready adults to gain utility experience 13-week paid program provides Helpers with exposure to various craft apprenticeships, assigned mentors and training for successful careers Our Partners AABE SHPE The academy has operated for more than 40 years and has hosted tens of thousands of firefighters from more than 3,400 area companies, including Philadelphia and virtually every local community, as well as employees of several local companies. Enrollment Info FAQ Employers Looking for Candidates You have an opportunity to meet new people, learn new things, and really you have an opportunity to design the career you are interested in.. 0000004847 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n "They see that PECO truck, now they see it as going to an emergency or they are doing something within the community," said Keith Henderson, the PECO workforce development manager. According to data from the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), Black and Latinx Americans make up 8% and 16% of energy workers in the U.S., respectively. Lineworker apprentices at PECO are skilled work assisting in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the electrical transmission and distribution system. Save with an Energy Assessment. BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh, clear perspective from across the globe. We have a need right now in the energy sector for new folks, Keith Henderson, manager of technical operations for workforce development at PECO, told AL DA. 1897 0 obj Sign up for our weekly newsletter. PECO's Helper Pool Pre-Apprenticeship Program welcomes its second cohort The program specifically aims to provide jobs and skills training, while removing barriers to workforce entry for underserved and underrepresented communities. 0000006705 00000 n 0000003117 00000 n During the program, apprentices get exposure to different areas and teams at Google, while receiving external training and developing their professional skills on the job.