Dominion Accepting Applications for Scholarships to Lineman College

July 1, 2008

RICHMOND, Va. – Dominion Virginia Power is accepting applications for scholarships from men and women who are interested in attending Southeast Lineman College in Georgia.

The Trenton, Ga., college offers a 15-week training program that will enable linemen to earn up to $43,000 annually upon graduation. The scholarship covers all costs of the program, including equipment, tools and furnished apartments. To participate, applicants must:

  • Have completed their high school degree or GED;
  • Have a valid driver’s license;
  • Be able to lift at least 75 pounds;
  • Weigh no more than 290 pounds for safety reasons;
  • Reside within a 50-mile radius of one of Dominion’s Northern Virginia offices.

The deadline for applying is July 7, 2008. The selection process includes an interview. Classes will be held from Sept. 2, 2008 to Dec. 15, 2008. Graduates will be placed in job openings exclusively with Dominion in the Northern Virginia area.

To apply, please go to http://www.dom.com, keyword “Careers” and apply to requisition: 9508BR. For more information, call Jon Lastra at (703) 934-6712, or via e-mail: jon0034@dom.com. Information on the Lineman College can be found at http://lineworker.com.

Dominion Virginia Power is a subsidiary of Dominion, one of the nation's largest producers of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 26,500 megawatts of generation. Dominion serves retail energy customers in 11 states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's Web site at http://www.dom.com.
 

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