Zachary Booker, along with 20 other lineworkers, graduated Saturday, Jan. 26, from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP).

REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative. Students also complete four additional classes through Ivy Tech Community College. Upon completion of the program, graduates earn an associate of applied science degree and a journeyman lineman certificate.

Booker has been an employee at Marshall County REMC for over a year. Booker and his, wife, Sydnee, are expecting twin boys in April. Marshall County REMC thanks you for your hard work and dedication to the co-op!