On Jan. 8, Steuben County REMC’s Namon Meyers, along with 20 other lineworkers, graduated from the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP).

REAP is a four-year program, administered by Indiana Electric Cooperatives, 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 cooperatives. 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. 

“Lineworkers are the backbone of our operations and their dedication to the members of Steuben County REMC is outstanding,” said Kevin Keiser, CEO of Steuben County REMC. “We are proud to have Meyers as part of our line crew.”