Lakeland Electric Power Academy
Lakeland Electric is a proud partner with the Polk County School Board in creating the Power Academy program at Tenoroc High School.
Lakeland Electric offers opportunities in a variety of technical positions in Production, Delivery, Customer Service, and more. These are good, solid careers for which students can apply following graduation. The goal of developing this Power Academy is to help students prepare for positions while they're still in high school. This develops a pipeline of qualified applicants for utility industry.
Students in the Lakeland Electric Power Academy will be exposed to the electric utility industry structure, processes and terminology. In addition, they will gain a solid understanding of industrial electricity. Students graduating from the Lakeland Electric Power Academy will have key insights into many entry-level positions throughout the utility.
Lakeland Electric Power Academy Applications
APPLYING FOR A CAREER ACADEMY: Career Academy applications will be available online at www.polkacademies.com January 3, 2011 through April 30, 2011. Students may apply for a Career Academy out of their zoned area. Out-of-zone transfers are granted on a limited basis due to the Class Size Amendment. Effective this year, all returning academy students must go online and fill out an intent-to-return notice. Click here for additional information.
New Lakeland Electric Power Academy Informational Video
Power Academy Curriculum
- Resume Writing
- Interview Skills Development
- Team Building Skills
- Job Safety
- Electricity/Electronics
- Robotics
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Blue Print Reading
- Group and Individual Projects
- Mentoring, Job Shadowing, and On-The-Job Training
- Industry Certification
- Academic Requirements for Graduation
Florida Gold Seal
The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award is created within the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program to recognize and reward academic achievement and career preparation by high school students who wish to continue their education.
- Click here to view the initial eligibility requirements for 2011 high school graduates.
- Click here to view Florida State Statute 1009.536, which outlines the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholar award.
- Click here to apply.
Future Outlook by 2012
More than half of all non-nuclear power plant operators may need to be replaced.
52% of Generation technicians will reach retirement eligibility
Nearly 40% of lineworker jobs may need to be filled.
Roughly 46% of all engineering jobs could become vacant.
Job Opportunities
- Line Worker Apprentice
- Equipment Operator
- Plant Helper
- Electrician Apprentice
- Apprentice Substation Technician
- Office Administration
- Mechanic
- Welder
- Customer Service
- Engineering
- Meter Reading
- Instrument and Controls Technician
Applications are now being accepted.
To apply, visit www.polkacademies.com
- Click on Apply
- Click on Complete an Application
- Answer all questions
- Submit