As veteran lineworkers retire, utilities face the challenge of replacing decades of field knowledge while meeting rising demand for grid modernization. (T&D World)
Pre-apprenticeship schools are stepping up to fill the gap, giving candidates hands-on experience to prove they can handle the height, heat, and hazards before they’re hired.
The utility POV: Tapping this pipeline means faster hires, a safer, steadier workforce, and crews prepared for a grid that’s only getting more complex.