…is a unique opportunity where Berks County businesses partner with the BCIU to bring educators firsthand knowledge of the local workforce.

This work-site internship enlightens teachers about various occupations and benefits offered by a specific company while gaining a greater understanding of job skills students need to acquire to find success in the future.

Melissa BymaEnglish TeacherConrad Weiser High School

Host Business Background

Met-Ed, a First Energy Company:

• serves more than 6 million customers throughout PA, NJ, OH, WV, and MD.

• generates nearly 18,000 megawatts over 65,000 square miles of service territory via 20,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines.

• maintains $50 billion in assets and $15 billion in annual revenues.

How does Met-Ed effectively deliver

safe, reliable energy to its customers?

The iBb experience reveals that there is a lot more to delivering electricity than the simple flip of a switch!

• Safety• Customer Service• Knowledge• Team Work

Community Involvement         Energy EducationEconomic Development           Human ResourcesDistribution Generation           Information Technology Human Services  ComplianceLine Operations Customer ContactEnvironmental DevelopmentRegional Distribution Operations

Met‐Ed’s Core Values Areas of Employment

Education Requirements for New HiresStrong reading, writing and verbal communication skills

Computer skills

A high school diploma plus completion of a company training secures entry‐level work in areas such as the call center.

During high school, take college prep classes with a concentration in science and math.

Specialized positions require 4‐year degrees in majors such as Engineering, Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Environmental Resource Management, Information Science and Technology.

Salary and

Benefits

Average Starting Wages for Entry‐Level Positions:Call Center  $11/hourLineman Apprentice 1st year  $20.14/hourMeter Reader  $24.38/hour

Starting Salaries for Other Positions:Associate Environmental Scientist   $40,000Business Analyst   $45,000System Operator $50,000+Electrical Engineer   $62,300

Benefits include:Medical, dental, and vision insurancePrescription program401KTuition ReimbursementOpportunities for training and advancement

Technology at Met-Ed

Regional Distribution Office

PC LaptopsPC DesktopsTough BooksiPhonesAppsE-mailWord ProcessingSpreadsheets

Met-Ed’s Greatest Asset: Connectivity

Customers

Company

Customer Service 

Community Initiatives and Contributions

Energy Education for Customers and Teachers

Employee Incentives

Training Programs

Opportunities for Advancement

Updated Technology

Company‐Wide Safety and Compliance Checks

Fostering strong connections internally and with the community enables Met‐Ed to effectively deliver safe, reliable energy to its customers.  

Met-Ed’s Greatest Challenge: Finding Qualified, Dedicated Employees

To address this issue, the company is…

carefully evaluating applicants. training employees to specialize in various job areas such as the call center and line work.

offering continuing educating opportunities for employees.

providing tuition reimbursement.encouraging advancement within the company.participating in programs like iBb.holding employees to established standards.

• Communication Skills• Clean Background (No criminal record or driving offenses)

• Computer Skills• Good Attendance• Honesty• Flexibility• Knowledge• Leadership Skills• Listening Skills• Math Skills• Motivation• Reliability• Punctuality• Problem‐Solving Skills• Team Player

Student Skills for Success in the Workplace

What does Met‐Ed want in its employees?

Project Abstract 1Unit Title: Day at WorkSubject Area:  EnglishGrade: 11PA Career Education and Work Standards Addressed:13.1.11.A, 13.1.11.D, 

13.2.11. AContent Academic Standards Addressed:   1.6.11.A, 1.6.11.B, 1.8.11.AActivity: The student will interview an individual employed in a career that is linked to the students career interests, thereby gaining further insight into the career while also practicing interviewing skills.

Project Abstract 2Unit Title: Day at WorkSubject Area:  English Grade Level: 11PA Career Education and Work Standards Addressed: 13.1.11.A, 13.1.11.D Content Academic Standards Addressed:   1.6.11.A, 1.6.11.BActivity: As a follow‐up to Activity #1, the student will present the information gathered during his Day at Work experience with his peers.  He will also provide a rationale for whether or not he may pursue the career in question in the future given his findings during the Day at Work experience.  This presentation activity will require the student to practice effective listening, speaking and thinking skills.

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