Student Success Stories
“The nuclear industry is in a growth mode where career opportunities and good pay abound. Earning my degree through EPCE's online Nuclear Power Technology program better positioned me to be a part of that growth.” Karla Sahl |
“I'm out of town quite frequently, so a structured classroom setting wouldn't work for me. Being able to work at my courses when my schedule allows has been great. On the whole, this has been a very good experience.” Thomas Troost |
“I am able to make more strategic business contributions because of the education I gained with my ELPW degree. I am happy to say that in earning my degree, I now have a heightened understanding of the utility industry and the technical aspects of electrical power.” Linda Bradley |
“Many people outside the industry are intimidated by the word 'nuclear' but that mindset isn't necessary. EPCE's programs are so well built that while being broad-based, they don't 'dummy-down' in any way. This makes for content that pertains to industry veterans along with employees new to the industry.” JoElla Cole |
“As Project Manager for an electrical contractor I travel quite a bit. So, I'd just stay at a hotel that had Internet access and do my coursework while I was on the road. It was the perfect solution for me.” Ray Lobb |
“I wanted to get a degree in something that was relevant to my work. I not only completed my AAS in Electric Power Technology but also earned a nice raise!” Rosalind Bowen |
“Just the fact that I was pursuing my education and working to improve my electric industry knowledge made me more valuable to my employer.” Corey Haun |
“The EPCE online education program gave me the opportunity to earn a degree that is utility-industry specific. Many other programs are more general and electrical engineering focused.” Dave LaMendola |
“I enrolled in the EPCE online educational program specifically to advance within OG&E. I’m happy to say that since receiving my AAS degree, I have been promoted and as a result have doubled my salary.” Julie Landes |
“College degrees are a plus. A degree makes a difference in the way you are perceived by your peers, elevates pay and promotes job security.” Rick Nolen |
“EPCE’s online educational programs were the only way I could have earned my degree.” Nicholas Pope |
“I have been working on earning a degree for over thirteen years. Now that I’ve achieved that goal, I have an unbelievable sense of accomplishment; to actually have a degree is extremely satisfying.” Steven Barr |
“The knowledge I gained through my studies in the EPCE online degree program had a direct correlation to my recent promotion. Upon earning my AAS in Electric Power Technology, I assumed the title of Operations Manager at our Cooperative.” John Weisdorfer |
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