Providing veterans the tools to succeed

Veterans have a package of critical skills and talents that will enable REC to accomplish our mission of empowering communities. Their leadership skills, sense of duty, genuine concern for community and their expertise in safety make veterans a perfect fit for our cooperative.
 

Why Join the Co-op?

Tapping into our co-op opportunity comes with great advantages:

  • Mission-focused on providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service
  • Showing compassion and concern for our members and the communities we serve
  • We honor each person as an individual, and recognize the value of a diverse workforce
  • We make sure our actions always match our words We provide ongoing education and training
  • We are one of the largest Electric Cooperatives in the country
  • We offer a great benefit package and competitive retirement plan

Celebrating our co-op veterans

REC is engaged with the following programs supporting veteran careers:  
 

REC STORIES

Tips to Prepare for a Winter Storm

Wednesday | January 7, 2026
We’re in the depths of the winter, when what we love about the season can also be what we hate. Are you prepared for an outage — especially one that c...
No matter the season, REC is always ready to restore power safely and quickly. It’s a key part of our commitment to reliability.
REC is again offering 17 scholarships for students who are attending or will attend a college or career and technical school. Application deadline: Fe...