ADB Visits Southeast Lineman Training Center to Support Future Workforce Collaboration
- Jan 14
- 2 min read
ADB recently visited the Southeast Lineman Training Center in Trenton, Georgia, taking an important step toward a future collaboration focused on workforce development and long term growth. The visit reflects ADB’s continued investment in building strong talent pipelines and supporting the next generation of skilled infrastructure professionals.
Representatives Morgan Meyers, Rhett Barth, Skylar Pitman, and Sean Maher spent time on campus engaging directly with SLTC students and staff. The visit provided valuable insight into SLTC’s hands on training environment and its role in preparing individuals for careers across electric utility and communications infrastructure. In addition to traditional lineworker training, SLTC offers advanced industry programs focused on the evolving needs of modern infrastructure, including fiber optic splicing, safety training, crane operation, and emerging technologies.
During the visit, the ADB team presented to multiple classes across several SLTC campuses. These sessions introduced students to ADB’s role in building and maintaining critical infrastructure and highlighted the range of career opportunities available within the organization. Discussions focused on how students can transition from training into field roles while continuing to grow their skills and careers within a safety driven, performance focused environment.
SLTC staff led the ADB team on a tour of the training facilities. The tour included pole yards where students develop climbing, rigging, and line construction skills, along with a fiber splicing center that reflects the growing demand for broadband and communications expertise. These environments demonstrate how students are prepared for both traditional utility work and modern infrastructure projects.
This visit helped establish a strong foundation for a future partnership between ADB and SLTC, with more details to come. Together, the organizations are exploring opportunities to create a clear pathway from training to career, supporting workforce development while providing students with meaningful, long term opportunities in the infrastructure industry.
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