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Your program.
Your standards.

Our partnership.

AMPED Power Academy provides utility-focused apprenticeship curriculum, digital learning tools, testing, reporting, and hands-on competency support, so employers can build a safer, stronger workforce without losing ownership of their training program.

Your program.
Your standards.

Our partnership.

AMPED Power Academy provides utility-focused apprenticeship curriculum, digital learning tools, testing, reporting, and hands-on competency support, so employers can build a safer, stronger workforce without losing ownership of their training program.

  • Employer‑owned programs

  • LMS, Testing & Reporting

  • DOL approval pathway

  • Built by industry veterans

The Industry Challenge

The workforce gap is already here.

Retirements are accelerating, recruiting is harder, and compliance and safety expectations keep rising, while most utilities and contractors don’t have the internal bandwidth to build a full training program from scratch.

AMPED Power Academy was created by utility professionals to solve these challenges, not with a one-size-fits-all curriculum, but with a partnership that strengthens your existing workforce.

From enrollment to competency

Simple. Flexible. Effective.

YOUR APPRENTICES. YOUR STANDARDS. YOUR SUCCESS. AMPED provides the curriculum, technology, and support while you maintain ownership of your workforce development program.

Program Areas

Comprehensive Apprentice Programs.

AMPED Distribution Systems

Distribution Systems

Comprehensive training focused on the safe construction, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems.

AMPED Transmission Systems

Transmission Systems

Specialized training covering the safe construction, maintenance, and operation of high-voltage transmission systems and equipment.

AMPED Storm Restoration

Storm Restoration

Prepares utility professionals to safely and efficiently respond to storm damage, system outages, emergency conditions, and large-scale restoration efforts.

AMPED Electrical Systems

Customized Courses

Flexible training solutions tailored to your organization’s specific equipment, procedures, safety requirements, and workforce development needs.

AMPED Substations & Switching

Substations & Switching

Training focused on substation equipment, system configurations, safe switching practices, and procedures used to control and protect the electrical system.

AMPED Underground Utilities

Underground Utilities

Covers the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of underground electrical systems, cables, equipment, and associated infrastructure.

AMPED Metering

Metering

Provides foundational and practical training in electrical metering, including meter equipment, installations, testing, safety, and accurate measurement of electrical usage.

Meet the Leadership Team

Built by industry veterans.

Jeff Morris

JEFF MORRIS

PRESIDENT

Jeff Morris is a third-generation lineman and accomplished utility industry executive with 47 years of experience in electrical transmission, distribution, operations, workforce development, and leadership. He is dedicated to developing the next generation of utility professionals. A member of the Lineman Hall of Fame (2009), he has received numerous leadership and professional excellence awards. Jeff remains committed to advancing safety, leadership, and technical excellence while helping shape the future of the utility workforce.

Cathrine Cimino

CATHERINE CIMINO

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Operations leader with 10+ years driving operational excellence, workforce development, process improvement, and scalable systems. Collaborative leader delivering innovation, efficiency, team development, and organizational success.

Cheyenne Pearce

CHEYENNE PEARCE

OPERATIONS MANAGER

With 20+ years of combined experience in analyst and coordinator roles, Cheyenne is passionate about helping people recognize their value and supporting continued education. She is committed to making a positive impact by serving others.

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