Jefferson State has launched a new program in partnership with Alabama Power and other utility companies for Distribution Control Center roles in the greater Birmingham region.
The Distribution Control Center program started in January, and the first graduating class was honored during a ceremony on April 16 at the college’s Shelby-Hoover Campus.
The graduates were:
- Peyton Bingham
- Jacob Stone
- Preston Williams
- Noah Littlejohn
- Heath Lewis
The 10-week program trains participants in a high-demand field with thriving wages. During the program, participants learn skills in computer technology, emergency planning, monitoring and operating techniques, electric utility engineering, and customer service.
Classes are held at Jefferson State’s Shelby-Hoover Campus and Alabama Power’s headquarters in Birmingham. Scholarships are available.
Those interested should look for future opportunities coming in 2025. Find more information and submit an interest form at www.jeffersonstate.edu/dcc/ or contact Jefferson State’s Center for Workforce Education at (205) 856-7710 or [email protected].
Representatives from any co-ops, utility companies or businesses who are interested in hiring from this program should contact the Center for Workforce Education.
