MONTANA

While the electric utility industry continues to talk about retirement booms and workforce development, Hill County Electric (HCE) is doing something a bit different; HCE is using a three-phase approach to not only address workforce development for their rural electric utility that serves 2,200 members, but to also increase development statewide.

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The company is looking to expand its work with the Blackfeet Nation and other organizations in Montana, along with opening an office in Browning.

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