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Today, we surprised two of our educator grant winners at Franklinton High School! 🎉
Congratulations to both educators! 💚 We're proud to support creative, hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for success beyond the classroom.
Every summer, Wake Electric selects just TWO rising high school seniors for an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to go on the Youth Tour!
Applications are open to current high school juniors through Dec. 15!
🌟 Apply today: wemc.com/youthtour
Safety starts with being prepared! ⚡💚
This past Saturday, Wake Electric joined the Family Safety and Preparedness Expo to share tips on storm preparedness and electrical safety.
We’re hiring! ⚡ Wake Electric is looking for a Dispatcher - System Operator (Part-time) to join our team at our Youngsville office.
🔗 Apply today at wemc.com/careers
Over three evenings last week, members gathered for dinner and discussion as CEO and General Manager Jim Mangum shared updates on the cooperative.
Interested in being on the MAC invite list?
📞 Call 919-863-6440
📧 Or email [email protected]
When one cooperative needs a helping hand, others are there to answer the call. 💚
On Saturday, six Wake Electric linemen traveled to Alabama to assist Wiregrass Electric Cooperative with power restoration efforts following Hurricane Isaias.
This past Saturday, we welcomed some of Wake Electric’s newest members to our Youngsville facility for a morning of getting to know their co-op. 💚 Including lineworker demos and equipment displays to coffee, kids’ activities and pumpkins.
Read more: ow.ly/IZos50ZVuhV
At the co-op, customer service means a little more to us because the people we serve are our friends and neighbors. 💚 Thank you to our Customer Service team for taking care of our membership!
Spend an all-expenses-paid week in Washington, D.C., meet students from across the country, explore historic landmarks, learn about electric cooperatives and government and connect with congressional leaders.
Apply now: wemc.com/youthtour
🎙️ It’s International Podcast Day — so it's a great time to catch up on The Co-op Current.
Watch the latest episode: youtu.be/KvoFAFiyYAk?si=x3LA…
Small change can make a big difference close to home. 💚
An Operation RoundUp grant helped the East Wake Optimist Club provide multiple meals for kids at the Boys & Girls Club in Zebulon.
Learn more about Operation RoundUp and the WECare Foundation: wemc.com/we-care/
In the latest episode of “The Co-op Current,” Philip Lee reflects on his father, Ira “Shorty” Lee, and his early years working for Wake Electric in the 1940s, helping bring electricity to rural families for the first time.
Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=KvoFAFiy…
Happy first day of fall! 🍂 We’re looking forward to cooler days, changing leaves and views like these along our lines across our cooperative territory.
Peak hurricane season is here, but Wake Electric’s storm preparation happens all year long.
Learn more about how your co-op prepares: ow.ly/oqjn50ZPF5v
Before severe weather strikes, make sure your contact information is current in SmartHub. Accurate phone and email information helps you receive important outage alerts and restoration updates when you need them most.
wemc.com/update-my-contact-i…
⏰ Five days left for local educators to apply!
Applications for Wake Electric’s Bright Ideas grants and Classroom Technology Awards are due Sept. 15 at 5 p.m.
#BrightIdeas #ClassroomTechnology #EducatorGrants #WakeElectric #Teachers #Educators
In honor of Labor Day, our offices are closed today as we recognize the generations of hardworking men and women who have helped build, power and serve our communities. As always, our team remains on call if needed.
In observance of the holiday this coming Monday our offices will be closed, but our team will be on call if needed. Have a great holiday weekend!
We know North Carolina summers can bring plenty of storms and with it, the potential for outages. Stay storm-ready by refreshing your memory on how to report an outage with your co-op. ⚡️
Learn more: wemc.com/report-outages/
