City of Rocky Mount Donates Bucket Truck to NCC
The city of Rocky Mount Energy Resources department recently donated a bucket truck to the Electric Line Construction Technology program at Nash Community College. The donation was made during Public Power Week, a national celebration held October 7-13, that brings awareness for public power utilities customers and stakeholders to know how to best engage with their community-owned utility and benefit from all its offerings. Thanks to the city’s generosity, college students will gain the skills necessary to effectively operate a bucket truck prior to entering the field.
“It is an honor for us to donate this bucket truck to Nash Community College knowing it will be used to train and educate students pursuing careers as electric lineworkers,” says Rich Worsinger, director of Energy Resources. “The timing of the donation is perfect as it occurred during Public Power Week. Public Power Week is celebrated by utilities across the nation to recognize the benefits of having a community-owned electric system. We consider this donation and partnership with the Electric Line Construction Technology program part of that celebration.”
NCC Electric Line Construction Technology students learn elements of electricity, overhead pole and electrical line construction, safety codes and applications, electric power systems, transformer installations, and more. An emphasis on safety is embedded in the program as students earn OSHA, CDL and CPR certifications during training.
“Our program is known throughout the state for preparing students for real-world utility careers. Employers recruit confidently knowing NCC graduates have mastered workforce competencies prior to entering the workforce, and are ready to face the demands of utility work,” Wendy Marlowe, NCC Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development/Chief Economic Development Officer said.
For more information, please call (252) 451-8379.
Pictured from left: City of Rocky Mount Electric Distribution Manager Darryl Strother, NCC Electric Line Construction Technology Instructor Jon O’Boyle, NCC Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development/Chief Economic Development Officer Wendy Marlowe, NCC Electric Line Construction Technology Instructor Brandon Shook, Director of Energy Resources Rich Worsinger and NCC President Dr. Bill Carver.
