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    Logan Pollei, an apprentice for Duke Energy, removes the preform from the line to complete this step in the second mystery event at the 2024 International Lineman’s Rodeo.
    Some of the biggest benefits of digital transformation are experienced by crews in the field.
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    June 13, 2025
    In this audio story, ComEd shares how it is focusing on training its field workforce, organizing all-female climb clinics and partnering with vendors to offer new PPE that fits...
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    June 6, 2025
    In this audio story, Entergy describes four tactics for better restoration from the 2024 hurricane season.
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    June 6, 2025
    David Hernandez, regional operations supervisor for Pedernales Electric Cooperative, is a long-time International Lineman's Rodeo competitor and loves his career in the line trade...
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    Andrea Simmons, ComEd crew leader, demonstrates how to climb a utility pole to participants of a March 2025 Women’s Climb Clinic for a first-hand look at what it takes to join the electrical trades.
    May 29, 2025
    The Illinois utility shares four of its diversity strategies to recruit and train diverse candidates and keep them safe in the field.
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    May 16, 2025
    Vincent Napolitano, an apprentice at Ameren Illinois, competed at the 2024 International Lineman's Rodeo and enjoys training others new to the line trade.

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