Providing veterans the tools to succeed

Veterans have a package of critical skills and talents that will enable REC to accomplish our mission of empowering communities. Their leadership skills, sense of duty, genuine concern for community and their expertise in safety make veterans a perfect fit for our cooperative.
 

Why Join the Co-op?

Tapping into our co-op opportunity comes with great advantages:

  • Mission-focused on providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service
  • Showing compassion and concern for our members and the communities we serve
  • We honor each person as an individual, and recognize the value of a diverse workforce
  • We make sure our actions always match our words We provide ongoing education and training
  • We are one of the largest Electric Cooperatives in the country
  • We offer a great benefit package and competitive retirement plan

Celebrating our co-op veterans

REC is engaged with the following programs supporting veteran careers:  
 

REC STORIES

REC at the Shen Valley Apple Harvest Festival

Tuesday | September 19, 2023
REC employees had a blast connecting with the community at the Shenandoah Apple Harvest Festival in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

REC Wraps Up the 2023 Farmer's Market Season

Monday | September 18, 2023
The season of Farmers Markets wrapped up, keeping employees busy with connecting with members.

Putting the WoW Factor in Career Expo

Sunday | September 17, 2023
Apprentice Linemen Kevin Ryan and Hunter Jost met with students at the Worlds of Work (WoW) career expo to share about their job and responsibilities ...