Dawson Public Power District, Courtesy
“I have always found satisfaction in tackling challenges that require focus, precision, and physical effort, and the Dawson PPD Utility Line Camp gave me a glimpse into the dynamic and ever-changing nature of this field,” Thorell wrote in his application. “Pursuing a career as a utility lineman feels like the perfect fit for me because it combines everything I value in a profession and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”
The Dawson PPD Utility Line Scholarship has been awarded to one student annually since 2001.
“We need the next generation of lineworkers to be ready from the start,” said Dawson PPD Manager of Operations Jeremy Kaiser. “Safety demands it, and education provides that foundation. It’s a priority for us that our new hires are well-prepared for the job’s demands.”
Dawson Public Power District is a Nebraska rural electric utility system that serves south central Nebraska along the Platte River Valley. Organized in 1937, Dawson PPD provides service to more than 23,000 electric meters and maintains over 5,800 miles of power lines. The district’s 5,800 square miles territory includes all of the rural areas in Dawson and Buffalo Counties, approximately two-thirds of Gosper County, a third of Lincoln County and parts of Custer, Sherman and Frontier Counties. Dawson PPD also serves several villages including Hershey, Maxwell, Brady, Farnam, Eustis, Elwood, Eddyville, Smithfield, Overton, Sumner, Miller, Riverdale, Amherst, Odessa and Pleasanton. To learn more, visit www.DawsonPower.com.
Jayden Thorell, (Dawson Public Power District, Courtesy)
