Veterans enter the workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven In real-world situations, to accomplish our Cooperative’s mission. REC’s Veteran’s add value to our workforce because they: 

  • Have extensive technical, leadership and safety skills.
  • Have the proven ability to learn new concepts and skills.
  • Are mission-driven.
  • Have received crisis and risk management training.
  • Are adaptable and have great problem-solving skills.
  • Work efficiently, effectively and diligently in high-pressure and fast-paced environments.
Marines

REC STORIES

The REC Community Scholarship program is part of our continued commitment to advancing education and investing in the communities we serve.

Five Quick Ways to Save This Summer

Monday | June 1, 2026
As summer temperatures rise, so can your energy use. The good news is that a few simple adjustments around the house can help you stay comfortable whi...

Ninety Years of Cooperative Power

Monday | June 1, 2026
Before there was a cooperative serving the area, two determined Virginians carried a message from community to community: