Girl Power on the Eastern Shore

Connecting more women with the energy utility sector has been an industry-wide goal over the past few years. One area of focus is centered around linework. While we continue to see more women take on roles in the field, attracting them to line crew roles remains a challenge. 

To spark their interest in the beginning phases of career exploration, the electric cooperatives of Virginia, Maryland & Delaware host Girl Power, a one-day energy career experience for high school girls. This free program is open to any female student interested in or curious about working on a line crew, in a substation, with advanced-metering technology, as a fiber broadband technician or a variety of other careers in the power industry. These types of operations roles can often lead to a variety of leadership 
opportunities within an organization.

The Girl Power Eastern Shore event will be held on Oct. 2, 2025, at Choptank Electric’s Training Center in Salisbury, Md. Instructors will lead participants through various outdoor activities and demonstrations with some classroom instruction and guest speakers. The program emphasizes safety on the job, including how to safely climb a utility 
pole and operate a bucket truck. 

Students will also individually meet with industry human resources professionals to review their resumes and discuss interviewing best practices. Other representatives, including community college advisors, are on site and available to answer questions about career paths and education requirements.

We are looking forward to providing girls with the experience and opportunity to reach new heights at Choptank Electric. To register and learn more about Girl Power, visit vmdaec.com/girl-power-camp/. The registration deadline for the Salisbury, Md. location is Sept. 30, 2025. 
 

Sincerely, 

Mike Malandro

President & CEO