2009 Student Success Stories

 

“If you want a good solid academic base for the industry, definitely enroll in this program.  My engineers were impressed with it!”

 

Kenny Baird
General Manager
LaFollette Utilities Board (APPA & NRECA Member)
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“Nuclear is where my industry is headed, but I couldn’t afford to stop going to work just to take classes.  EPCE’s online programs were ideal for me.”

 

Robin Barfield-McGinnis
Power System Coordinator
Georgia Power
AAS in Nuclear Power Technology, Bismarck State College

 

 

“Now is the time to get in the nuclear industry.   I received a job offer within six months of earning my degree.”

 

Vanessa Fritz
Plant Operator Apprentice (NLO)
South Texas Project
AAS in Nuclear Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“My company brought the EPCE online programs to my attention.  I researched and decided it was something worthwhile.  I was able to get a new position because of my degree.”

 

Jeffy Griffis
System Operator
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG)
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“From the first lecture this program has helped me with customers, even with generalized discussions.”

 

Steve Hanson
CEO & Partner
M.A. Hanson & Son, LLC
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“I would like to be a lineman. I love learning about transformers and how electricity goes to the houses and buildings.”

 

Lamont Lee
Completed OGE High School Program

 

“If I actually had to go to a classroom, it would have been a much longer process.”

 

Renzo Lopez
Fleet Assistant
ComEd
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“It was like this program was made for me.  I highly recommend it to anyone!”

 

Mike MacDonald
Electrician III
Dominion – Millstone Nuclear Power Plant
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“I thought a degree would give me a leg up as I try to get into the industry.  I have already had several interviews since completing my degree”

 

Jordan Miller
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“If it wasn’t for the EPCE website, I wouldn’t have found my new job.”

 

Eric Murdock
Substation Technician
Specialty Engineering Inc. (NWPPA Member)
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

I chose the EPCE program because it is more realistic for a person that works full time.”

 

Rhodia Sleet
Junior Construction Draftsman
Ameren UE
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“There are always opportunities to move up at my company, and I knew earning this degree would help.  An online program worked for me” 

 

Kevin Snow
First Class Lineman
Marblehead Municipal Light Dept. (APPA Member)
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“It feels a bit scary after being out of school for 20 years, but it all comes back. It’s like riding a bike.  I’m very proud of my accomplishment”

 

Jackie Tupling
Customer Relations Administrator
Chelan County PUD (APPA & NWPPA Member)
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

“I would get excited every time a new class started.  Pursuing this Associate’s degree helped me get my current position.”

 

Jonas Whitehead
T&D Coordinator
Garland Power & Light (APPA & NRECA member)
AAS in Electric Power Technology, Bismarck State College

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