{"id":8290,"date":"2018-10-12T18:51:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T18:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nashccnews.com\/news\/?p=8290"},"modified":"2018-10-13T18:25:34","modified_gmt":"2018-10-13T18:25:34","slug":"city-of-rocky-mount-donates-bucket-truck-to-ncc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nashccnews.com\/news\/2018\/10\/city-of-rocky-mount-donates-bucket-truck-to-ncc\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Rocky Mount Donates Bucket Truck to NCC"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The city of Rocky Mount Energy Resources department\u00a0recently donated a bucket truck to the Electric Line Construction Technology program at Nash Community College.\u00a0The donation was made during Public Power Week, a national celebration held October 7-13, that brings\u00a0awareness for\u00a0public power utilities customers and stakeholders to know how to best engage with their community-owned utility and benefit from all its offerings.\u00a0Thanks to\u00a0the city\u2019s\u00a0generosity,\u00a0college\u00a0students will gain the skills necessary to effectively operate a bucket truck prior to entering the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt 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,\u201d says Rich Worsinger, director of Energy Resources. \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

NCC\u00a0Electric Line Construction Technology\u00a0students 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur 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,\u201d Wendy Marlowe, NCC Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development\/Chief Economic Development Officer said.<\/p>\n

For more information, please call (252) 451-8379.<\/p>\n

Pictured from left:\u00a0City of Rocky Mount\u00a0Electric Distribution Manager Darryl Strother,\u00a0NCC Electric Line Construction Technology Instructor Jon O\u2019Boyle,\u00a0NCC Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development\/Chief Economic Development Officer Wendy Marlowe,\u00a0NCC Electric Line Construction Technology Instructor\u00a0Brandon Shook,\u00a0Director of Energy Resources\u00a0Rich Worsinger and NCC President Dr. Bill Carver.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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