During these educational opportunities, cooperative staff spread the word about the dangers of electricity. They also give insight into the exciting world of cooperative careers, so that students can begin to explore their potential professional interests at a young age.

On March 12, first-graders from Hayworth Christian School in High Point came to REMC for a field trip.

During the visit the students had the opportunity to pay an electric bill with play money and meet with GIS Technician Hannah Monroe, who showed them the advanced technology REMC employs to track and repair outages.

The tour ended with a live-line demonstration by Safety and Environmental Coordinator Jeff McDuffie, Journeyman Linemen Jereme Garner and Shannon Fesmire and Lineman Chris Smith in the Operations Support Facility.

On March 22, 2024, Randolph EMC Lineman Chris Smith and Apprentice Lineman Jordan Hodges visited Donna Lee Loflin Elementary School in Asheboro for career day.

There, they explained the responsibilities of an electrical utility worker and their daily tasks.

The students enjoyed learning about the functions of the bucket truck and trying on the flame-resistant gloves that lineworkers wear on the job.

The linemen encouraged students to think about their future goals and to consider work at their local cooperative, where they could attain a stable and rewarding career keeping the lights on for rural NC.

Randolph EMC has a long history of supporting educators and students in our 5-county region.