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Denton, MD – Choptank Electric Cooperative will host a one-day Girl Power® camp at its Regional Service Center in Salisbury, Md., on Nov. 5 for high school girls interested in careers in the energy industry. The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) will lead the event for young women to gain experience working on a line crew, in a substation, with advanced metering technology or as a fiber broadband technician.
Throughout the day, participants will rotate through interactive demonstrations, outdoor activities and presentations led by utility professionals. Safety is a key focus of the program, with students learning about utility pole climbing techniques, bucket truck operations and safe work practices.
Participants will also meet individually with human resources professionals from local electric co-ops to review their resumes and discuss interviewing best practices. Representatives will be available to answer questions about career paths and workplace culture.
Entry-level operations roles can lead to a variety of opportunities within an organization, including leadership positions. Electric cooperatives and their partners are committed to attracting more young women to these types of careers and helping them explore the many opportunities available in the energy industry.
To register and learn more about Girl Power, visit vmdaec.com/girl-power-camp. The registration deadline for the Salisbury location is Oct. 29, 2026.
Several partners help make this event possible,including CoBank, Lee Electrical Construction, United Utility Supply, CEEUS, Bradley Electro, G&W Electric, Utility Structural Systems, OSR/ATK, Schneider Electric, Timmons Group, RGrid Power PLLC, Terex, Lekson Associates, Utility Service Agency, Wor-Wic Community College, S&N Infrastructure, ODEC, Choptank Fiber, and Choptank, Delaware and A&N Electric Cooperatives. More sponsors are expected to join over the next few weeks.
