Tabitha Wascher found a love for engineering at Jackson EMC while still in high school. Sixteen years later, she’s now helping to train our next generation of engineers as a mentor for the same work-based learning program that placed her here.
We asked Tabitha a few questions about her experience.
How did you get your start at Jackson EMC?
A: In 2001, I worked as a high school youth apprentice in corporate engineering. I worked here throughout college, too.
What do you do now?
A: Projects Engineer
Why did you choose a student job at JEMC?
A: It was an opportunity that was brought to me. I wanted to work with numbers and an engineering youth apprentice job was available. I didn’t even know what an engineer was before I started working here and now I am an engineer.
What was your mentor experience like?
A: I learned how to be a professional and how co-workers can become a part of your family. Even to this day the people I used to work for continue to guide me and teach me life lessons.
Tell me about a cool experience on the job as a student.
A: I got the opportunity to work with lineman out in the field and in the office. I was never treated like I was “just a girl.”
Advice for students considering this path…
A: Negativity gets you nowhere and your willingness to learn is very important for your success. Working at Jackson EMC is an absolute blessing.