Powering the Future with New Trainees | Richmond News

Southside Virginia Community College’s Power Line Worker Training School just landed a $200,000 boost from Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and Gas South to expand its high-demand program. Since launching a decade ago, over 700 grads have entered well-paying energy jobs—so many that the school can’t even enroll everyone who wants in. Graduates walk away with multiple certifications, ready to hit the ground running—and some, like Hayden Albrich, find deep fulfillment in restoring power after storms. As experienced workers retire and communities grow, the energy sector urgently needs new talent. This investment isn’t just training—it’s building the future workforce that keeps lights on and communities powered. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a96f09f5d6872c1