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Get energized by working alongside mentors and industry experts with North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives and Lumbee River EMC. Explore the electric cooperative business model and see how electricity is distributed throughout the region. You will explore cooperative business operations and work alongside those who build and support the electric infrastructure that powers our homes and businesses. Use your experience to create electrifying lessons that will help students understand where electricity comes from and how their local co-op is building the future grid and increase their awareness of the various career pathways in the energy sector.
Lumbee River EMC is a member-owned business committed to providing electricity and other value-added services that improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our dedicated employee team delivers high-quality, competitively priced products and services. We are committed to continuous improvement and making Lumbee River EMC our customers’ first choice.
Safety Training: Before beginning the immersion experience, educators will undergo safety training, including electrical safety and general workplace protocols. This will cover both office and field safety procedures.
Physical Requirements: Certain parts of the experience may involve outdoor activities, especially in the field with linemen or other departments. These activities could include exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, rain) and may involve walking, standing, or lifting moderate loads (up to 20 lbs).
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Educators will be provided with appropriate PPE (hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, etc.) when observing field operations, especially in areas with live electrical work or construction sites.