The Generation of the Future: 7 Years of Success in the Electrician Apprentice Program

Seven years of success and continuous growth bring us a new generation of young people eager to build their careers in the field of electricity, alongside 201 other senior colleagues.
As always, Distribuție Oltenia, the operator, responsibly engages in the development of these young talents and supports them every step of the way towards excellence in the field of electrical energy.
The Electrician Apprentice Program is not just a learning opportunity but also a bridge to a bright future in a vital field for modern society, marking new significant milestones:
▪ The opening of the school year for approximately 320 Electrician Apprentices.
▪ Business partners, as well as educational partners ADREM, Energobit, Comranado, Elco Târgu Jiu, and ALM Power, continue to support the Electrician Apprentice project and expand their commitment.
▪ Nearly 670,000 euros invested in the project from 2016 to the present.
In the 2023-2024 school year, there are 313 Electrician Apprentices and new technology in their technical training
With each generation of Electrician Apprentices, we mark a new significant moment in our journey. We take pride in contributing to the formation of a new generation of specialists and are determined to ensure that these young people have the knowledge and skills necessary to face the challenges in the field of electricity.
Today, we have launched a new generation of students enrolled in the Electrician Apprentice classes at Astra Pitești Technological High School, Craiova Energetic High School, Târgu Jiu Energetic High School, No. 1 Alexandria Technological High School, “Ferdinand I” Râmnicu Vâlcea Technological High School, and “Alexe Marin” Technological High School in Slatina.
Another 201 Electrician Apprentices from the 10th and 11th grades have gathered in classes with parents and teachers to learn about the new school year’s updates in the project initiated by Distribuție Oltenia and supported by its partners, ADREM, Energobit, Comranado, Elco Târgu Jiu, and ALM Power.
In addition to the retained benefits:
▪ photovoltaic panels
▪ tablets for all students
▪ scholarships for the top 5 students in each class to support excellence
▪ personal development workshops
▪ new internship opportunities will be launched this school year, both in the field through partnerships with the five collaborators and in classrooms through our traditional partnership with the Progress Foundation.
“We remain dedicated to the mission of preparing future professionals in the energy field and are ready to provide them with all the tools for a successful career. We have already become a solid community, which we expand annually with new members, partners, and apprentices. We will continue to grow this project with the support of our partners and with the experience, resources, and innovation dedicated to the stable future of young apprentices. It is a pride and a responsibility to guide those who will light our homes tomorrow.” – Eugen Butoarcă, Executive Director of Distribuție Oltenia
Our partners bring an extra boost of energy
As always, ADREM and Energobit continue to support the Electrician Apprentice project. Both partners have already started the new school year by taking on 3 young graduates in the Electrician Junior internship program and are committed to providing further internship opportunities.
“We want future professionals to stay in Romania and contribute to the transformations in the energy field. An extraordinary period of development is ahead, and investment in education is not only necessary but also profitable. We are delighted with the electrician apprentices who come to intern at Adrem and are happy to continue this program in a new year, alongside our partner, Distribuție Oltenia.” – Corneliu Bodea, CEO of Adrem
“High-quality education is essential for our collective future, and we believe that the foundation for success in life lies in proper and continuous education, at any age and in any stage of life. The beginning of the school year is an important moment, a new stage of development that we must approach with responsibility and seriousness, all those involved in the educational process. We have young people to be proud of, and through their achievements, they demonstrate that education is the foundation of success in any initiative. That’s why this year we continue with joy our commitment to shaping the future of these young people at the beginning of their journey in this beautiful career in the energy sector, and we do everything in our power to provide them with an optimal framework for educational activities. We are with you on the path of formation, a path that is not easy but has its charm!” – Florin Pop, General Director of EnergoBit.
Alongside the future energy professionals are experts from Comranado, Elco Târgu Jiu, and ALM Power.
“We are at the beginning of an important stage in the lives of our children, namely the start of a new school year. The modern educational system is based on teamwork, integrated personal development within a coherent system, valuing each individual in a specific position, and the harmony of communication and project development. Our partnership with Distribuție Energie Oltenia supports such a system where today’s youth have new development opportunities and the opening of new horizons or professional options to help them discover new talents or passions.” – Petre Combei, General Director of Comranado
“We are always open to initiatives that support the community, and we try to contribute as best we can through the resources at our disposal. We are delighted to be part of the Electrician Apprentice program, where we train the future specialists that our country so desperately needs.” – Gheorghe Popescu, General Director of Elco Târgu Jiu
“We are always by the side of Distribuție Oltenia whenever we have the opportunity, for 11 years now. The Electrician Apprentice program is a perfect fit for us. We support education and enjoy being with young people in our activities. We are confident that, together with the specialists of Distribuție Oltenia and the other colleagues involved in the program, we will succeed in placing this field in the best hands.” – Sabin Marinescu, Director of ALM Power Group

The Progress Foundation remains a reliable member of the Electrician Apprentice program this year, providing valuable tools for the development of young talents.
“As the Coordinator of the program on behalf of the Progress Foundation – a partner in the project, I am extremely proud to be part of the Electrician Apprentice Program. In this way, I can contribute through the most up-to-date learning methods and the most modern working tools to the education of the new generation of students – future specialists who will work in the energy field, so important for the development of our society. Within this sector, according to official statistics, the number of jobs has tripled in the last five years, and the focus is increasingly on the development of green technologies – with the aim of protecting the environment. Therefore, this educational path offers optimal prospects, both in terms of education comparable to international standards and future professional activities. Welcome, dear apprentices, and I can’t wait to learn full of energy in this school year!” – Diana Vintilă, Coordinator of the program on behalf of the Progress Foundation
The complete list of benefits and opportunities offered from 2016 to 2023 for enrolled students can be found on the project’s website, in the “About the program” section: https://ucenicelectrician.ro/despre-program/

13.09.2023 / Editor, Andreea Dragan

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