BEC Inspires Utopia ISD Students With Safety Demonstration, Presentation

BEC Inspires Utopia ISD Students With Safety Demonstration, Presentation

BEC RECENTLY VISITED UTOPIA INDEPENDENT School District to provide a safety and bucket truck demonstration to students in prekindergarten through eighth grade and spoke about the career path of a lineman to grades nine through 12.

“Utopia ISD is extremely grateful to Bandera Electric for visiting our pre-K through 12th graders,” said Ashleigh Kay, Utopia ISD counselor. “With COVID-19, our students have not been able to take normal field trips. When children learn electrical safety from the source, it’s always more meaningful.”

BEC Lineman Second Class Justin Albarado, conducted the bucket truck demonstration, giving an overview of the parts of the work vehicle, how it is operated and the safety protocols linemen follow before and after every job. Children had the opportunity to learn about safety gear and equipment that linemen work with in the field.

BEC Community Relations intern Catie Rickert, assisted in presenting on the career path of a lineman to high school students. The presentation highlighted the progression of a lineman’s career, training opportunities, what it means to be on call and more.

“Our high school students enjoyed hearing about the job opportunities available to them, the scholarships offered and the Washington trip essay contest,” said Kay. “I heard numerous students discussing career options in the electric supply field after the presentation. BEC’s visit made an impact on our entire student body, and we appreciate them investing in one of the many communities they serve.”

Concern for Community is one of seven cooperative principles BEC was founded upon. BEC welcomes the opportunity to visit schools, libraries and local community events with a variety of educational presentations. For more information, or to request a community presentation, visit BanderaElectric.com/CommunityOutreach.

Catie Rickert, BEC Community Relations intern and Lineman Second Class Justin Albarado answer student questions during a bucket truck demonstration.