Met-Ed Hires New Graduates from FirstEnergy's Power Systems Institute Training Program

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FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Met-Ed has welcomed 33 new employees from its Power Systems Institute (PSI), a program designed to prepare skilled line and substation workers. This cohort includes 24 line workers and 9 substation electricians, all graduates of a partnership with Reading Area Community College. The PSI program, operational for 20 years, emphasizes safe work practices and has produced over 2,000 trained personnel. Met-Ed serves about 570,000 customers across Pennsylvania, ensuring reliable electric service.

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• Hiring of 33 new graduates strengthens workforce and enhances service reliability.
• The PSI program has a proven track record with over 2,000 graduates since inception.

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READING, Pa., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has hired 33 new graduates from the Power Systems Institute (PSI), the company's award-winning, two-year educational program that helps train the next generation of line and substation workers for FirstEnergy's 10 electric companies.

The new employees include 24 line workers and nine substation electricians who are recent graduates of the PSI training partnership with Reading Area Community College (RACC) in Reading, Pennsylvania. 

"For 20 years, our PSI program has strengthened our diverse workforce pipeline and instilled safe work practices, proper work methods and teambuilding by developing the well-educated men and women needed to provide reliable power to customers," said Linda Moss, regional president of Met-Ed. "We welcome these graduates joining our workforce to help continue providing safe and reliable electric service for our customers."

Met-Ed's new PSI graduates include:

• Evan Desiderio, Leesport
• Zachary Ensor, Stewartstown
• Dominick Gallardo III, Oley
• Bailey Kerns, Wenersville
• Garrett Lynch, Red Lion
• Jacob Main, Fredericksburg
• Ryan Mowry, Hyndman
• Ryan Neithammer, Birdsboro
• Devin Pierce, Ridgeley
• Kyle Roberts, Middleton
• Michael Savino, Middleton
• Luke Stine, York
• Ethan Urey, Brogue
• Joshua Wentzel, Wernersville
• Nathan Wolf, Womelsdorf
• Brandon Knoll, Middleton
• Brandon McKenna, Marlboro

All the graduates will be assigned to line and substation shops across Met-Ed's service area.

The PSI curriculum for lines and substation employees requires two and a half days each week spent at the Reading Area Community College completing academic course work with the remainder at a Met-Ed training facility in Reading or a substation facility in Philipsburg, New Jersey, to focus on safe work practices and procedures in the electrical environment.

PSI was originally developed by FirstEnergy in 2000. Students who successfully complete the program earn an associate degree from an affiliated community college in their area. Since the program's inception, FirstEnergy has hired more than 2,000 line and substation personnel who completed PSI programs in Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

For information about how to enroll in the PSI program, call 1-800-829-6801, or go to www.firstenergycorp.com/psi.

Met-Ed serves approximately 570,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania. Follow Met-Ed on Twitter @Met Ed and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MetEdElectric.

FirstEnergy Corp. is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com. Follow FirstEnergy and its utilities on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp, @ToledoEdison, @IlluminatingCo, @OhioEdison, @MonPowerWV, @JCP_L, @Penn_Power, @Penelec, @Met_Ed, @PotomacEdison, @W_Penn_Power.                                            

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FAQ

What is the significance of Met-Ed hiring new graduates from PSI on June 23, 2021?

The hiring of 33 new graduates from the Power Systems Institute strengthens Met-Ed's workforce, enhancing its ability to deliver reliable electric service.

How many new employees were hired by FirstEnergy's Met-Ed from the PSI program?

Met-Ed hired 33 new employees, comprising 24 line workers and 9 substation electricians.

What is the Power Systems Institute (PSI) associated with FirstEnergy?

The PSI is a two-year educational program that trains future line and substation workers, established by FirstEnergy to ensure a skilled workforce.

What regions does Met-Ed serve?

Met-Ed serves approximately 570,000 customers across 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern Pennsylvania.

How does the PSI program contribute to FirstEnergy's workforce?

The PSI program contributes by instilling safe work practices and providing the technical education necessary for reliable service delivery.