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

Ninety Years of Cooperative Power

Monday | June 1, 2026
90 years ago, two determined Virginians carried a message to area rural families and businesses: to get electric service, they might have to build it ...
In the first few months of 2026, REC continued its proactive reliability upgrades, repairs and recurring maintenance.