What is Professional Development?

Professional development programs can give you the chance to increase your professional skills while giving you exposure to other aspects of your chosen field.  The goal of professional development is to keep you informed on current trends as well as help you develop new skills for the purpose of advancement in the field.

Click the organization links below to learn more about professional development.

Industry Partners

Professional Organizations

Colleges & Universities

E-Learning

REC STORIES

Rebuild and Restore Power in Jamaica

Friday | February 27, 2026
Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica's electric infrastructure. America's electric cooperatives answered the call for help, in part with a crew led by...
Extreme cold, like we’ve had this winter, changes how both homes and the electric system operate, even when daily routines stay the same.
The Operations Mobile App is a behind-the-scenes tool that REC crews use to ensure reliability for member-owners.