MOUNT PLEASANT — Access Energy Cooperative has proudly announced the recipients of its 2025 Lineworker Scholarship program, awarding a total of $9,000 to three outstanding students who are preparing for careers in the electric utility industry.
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners:
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Kayden Calfee, a graduate of Central Lee High School, who plans to attend the Powerline program at Northwest Community College.
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Blake Waste, a graduate of Danville High School, who will be pursuing the Electric Utility Technology program at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).
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Corbin Jacobs-Jewell, a graduate of New London High School, who will be attending the Powerline program at Marshalltown Community College. (Photo not available)
Each recipient has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to support their lineworker education. The Access Energy Cooperative Lineworker Scholarship is available to students whose parents or guardians are members of Access Energy Cooperative, as well as to those who are planning to pursue a career as a lineworker. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic performance, achievements, community involvement, and a personal interview. All awardees must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a qualifying lineworker educational program.
Access Energy Cooperative serves as a rural distribution electric cooperative, providing reliable power to homes, farms, businesses, and industries across 10 counties in southeast Iowa. The cooperative’s scholarship program is part of its ongoing commitment to support workforce development and strengthen local communities.
Access Energy Cooperative congratulates Kayden, Blake, and Corbin on their achievements and wishes them the best as they take the next steps toward becoming essential members of Iowa’s energy workforce.