Virginia high school students attend the first-ever Girl Power Camp, a one-day program sponsored by Virginia Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives and industry vendors.
Photo Gallery: Girl Power Camp
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s Chris Farmer performs an electrical safety demonstration at the Virginia Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Training Center in Palmyra, Virginia. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
McKenzie Hines shuts down an open recloser with a hot stick. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
Vendors partnered with VMDAEC to make the camp free for students. Here, Bradley Electro's A.J. Bowman
talks about line work tools. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
In a steady drizzle, Braelyn Durbin puts in some muscle while wielding a hot stick. Looking on is J.T. Jacobs. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s Matt Durbin, lead lineman, and daughter Braelyn. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
While suited up in lineman safety gear, Marlen Chavez ties a knot on a wire. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC) votechgirl with gloves
Shenandoah Valley Electric’s J.T. Jacobs was the lead instructor at the Girl Power Camp. Here, he advises Samantha Richardson during an activity. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative’s Genevie Boarman demonstrates how to rescue an injured man. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
A supervised pole climb is a big hit with students, including Braelyn Durbin. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
A supervised pole climb is a big hit with students, including Rachel Hines. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative’s Cameron Lewis shows Shanoa Wright how to wear lineman’s gaff and guards. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
Students get comfy in a bucket during the Girl Power Camp. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
Altec’s Ashley Knapp leads the bucket truck demonstration during the Girl Power Camp. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
It’s a thumbs-up day for Anna Pencak at the Girl Power Camp. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
Southside Virginia Community College’s Pam Taylor discusses the two-year Power Line program and other post-high school options. (Photo Courtesy: VMDAEC)
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2021