News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Walton Awarded Climbing Higher Award
Isaac Walton of Lawrenceville completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program on November 14, 2024.
Walton was awarded the Climbing Higher Award at the recent Power Line Worker Program graduation. The recipient of this award has demonstrated to classmates and instructors traits, necessary for a successful career as a power line worker. Characteristics include:
- Pride in their work
- Resilience and fortitude
- Dedication to the profession
- Commitment to safety
- Recognizes PLW as more than a career, it is a lifestyle
- Has the backs of their brothers and sisters in the field
Congratulations to Walton. SVCC offers the Power Line Worker class in Blackstone, Virginia at the Occupational/Technical Center in Pickett Park. For more information, visit southside.edu/power-line-worker.
Cohort #27 begins February 3, 2025.
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