Power Academy
Energy Academy
Employment

We invite you to explore the Power Academy program offered at Tenoroc High School. This program is provided by the Polk County School Board and sponsored by Lakeland Electric.

Lakeland Electric anticipates that many career opportunities will arise for high school graduates in the coming years due to employee retirements. This program aims to help students develop the technical and interpersonal skills required for employment at Lakeland Electric or any company worldwide. Additionally, the Academy will provide students with a strong foundation to compete for various careers in other trades and industries, such as construction and manufacturing.

Furthermore, this program will be highly beneficial for students planning to pursue a four-year college education or enroll in a trade school by offering technical knowledge and the opportunity for dual college credit while still in high school.

We at Lakeland Electric take pride in this program, which is contributing to our city’s bright future. Many students have secured full-time positions with Lakeland Electric or other departments in the City of Lakeland.

We know as a high school student, we understand that choosing the right classes to support your career goals can be challenging. We believe the Lakeland Electric Power Academy will provide you with the information and background necessary to pursue almost any career of interest. Graduate with options!

For more information, contact Tranice McGriff, Director of Training & Workforce Development tranice.mcgriff@lakelandelectric.com

Lakeland Electric is a proud partner with the Polk County School Board in creating the Energy Academy program at Traviss Technical College. Lakeland Electric offers opportunities in a variety of technical positions in Production (generating plants), Delivery (wires, poles, substations), Customer Service (meter reading, call center), and more. These are good solid careers for which students can apply following graduation. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and pride in work in these technical careers. There are also many opportunities to grow and develop for future leadership positions. Lakeland Electric is continually looking for qualified applicants.

The goal of developing this Energy Academy is to help students prepare for positions while they’re still in high school. This develops a pipeline of qualified applicants for the utility industry. In addition, this Academy will provide students with an excellent foundation to compete for a variety of careers in other trades and industries such as construction and manufacturing. Students in the Lakeland Electric Energy Academy will be exposed to the electric utility industry structure, processes, and terminology.

In addition, they will gain a solid understanding of industrial electricity. Students graduating from the Lakeland Electric Energy Academy will have key insights into the many entry-level positions throughout the utility. Lakeland Electric’s commitment to the Energy Academy at Traviss Technical College is strong. This program is important for Lakeland Electric and the surrounding communities. Not only will it provide our company a pathway to future job candidates, but it will benefit students by providing them the academic tools and technical skills they need to be successful in a variety of careers.

All employment opportunities for Lakeland Electric can be found on the City of Lakeland's website.

http://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/