
From Scrap to Success: Turning Leftovers into Local Impact
What started as a pile of surplus materials quickly turned into something much bigger. This school year, Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation and Empower Broadband launched
Each spring, applications are available for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a high voltage linewoker. The successful candidate will be presented with a scholarship for tuition and books to attend Arkansas State University Newport’s High Voltage Lineman Program. (over $8,000 value).
Before applying for the scholarship, contact Kenny Browning (870.512.7893) at ASU Newport for a pre-entrance pole climbing exercise. Fill out the application, attach two letters of recommendation and High School Transcript, and submit to Craighead Electric by the due date to be considered.
The online application will be made available on this page. For further questions about the scholarship, call our office at 870-932-8301. You can also call ASU-Newport at 1-800-976-1676 or visit asun.edu for more information.

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