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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Energizing Careers: Laurel Ridge Community College's Power Line Worker Program
Description: A Career Path Born from Industry Need Laurel Ridge Community College is addressing a critical workforce shortage head-on with its innovative Power Line Worker Program. What began as conversations with local utilities in February 2024 has rapidly transformed into a comprehensive training pipeline that's already placing graduates into high-paying careers across the region. During a recent episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael talks with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge, program manager AnnaJane Whitacre, and Derrick Dehaney, a recent graduate who's about to start his new career with Dominion Power. Together, they...