Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Technology Degree AEP

Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Technology Degree & AEP Transmission Operations Apprenticeship Program Presented by: Leah Moore

Overview: • • . Ø Ø Ø . Apex Systems The Utility Industry Degree Track AEP Transmission Operations Apprenticeship Program 2 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Ø Founded in 1995 Ø The largest publically traded technical solutions company in the nation. Ø Over 70 locations nationwide Ø Over 120, 000 technical professionals placed over the past five years 3 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Have you ever turned on the lights in your house and wondered “How did that happen? ” Do you want to make a lot of money? Are you not sold on a 4 year degree? Do you not want to graduate with a ton of debt? Do you want to work in a recession proof industry? Have you ever considered a career in Utility? 4 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Technology Degree Track COTC 2 Year ETD Course List CAD Fundamentals Technical Drawing Circuits I Introduction to Engineering Technologies PC Applications in Business Pre-Calculus Circuits II Electric Motors and Generators Composition I Critical Thinking General Physics Environmental Science Electric Transmission & Distribution I Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources Technical Writing Fundamentals of Communication Contact Whit Tussing at COTC Program Director tussing. 19@mail. cotc. edu 740 -221 -3347 Electric Transmission & Distribution II Engineering Technology Leadership & Supervision Engineering Technology Capstone Engineering Technology Co-Op Introduction to Sociology 5 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

AEP Ø Ø Ø Founded in 1906 More than 5 million customers Coverage of 11 states Is a Fortune 200 company AEP owns the nation's largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39, 000 -mile network that includes 765 kilovolt ultra-high voltage transmission lines, more than all other U. S. transmission systems combined 6 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

AEP Business Vertical 7 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Transmission Operations 8 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Career Options within the Transmission Operations (AKA TOps) The main requirement for a Transmission Dispatcher is a 2 year Associates Degree in Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Technology The earning potential as a full time AEP Transmission Dispatcher is as follows: Dispatcher Associate (1 year) - $60, 000 to $70, 000 Dispatcher/Dispatcher Senior (4 to 5 years) - $80, 000 to $90, 000 Dispatcher Principal (6 -7 years) - $100, 000 + 9 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

What Goes On In The TDC – Transmission Dispatch Centers? Ø Ensure that outages are executed safely and in the best method to minimize the impact. Ø Interface with field personnel. Ø Walk field personnel through switching orders. Ø Respond to alarms and other issues that arise at the sub-stations. Ø Maintain the flow of electricity in the specified area they are responsible for. Ø Report any details of issues to the appropriate teams for escalation as needed. 10 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

What Goes On In The SCC? – Systems Control Center Ø Ensure Safe and Reliable Operation of the AEP East and West Transmission System. Ø Monitor the system 24/7 Ø Monitor weather conditions Ø Provide switching solutions for emergency scenarios. Ø Communicate system events to/from RTO (real time operators) to ensure system reliability Ø Utilize SCADA, State Estimator and Real-Time Contingency Analysis to monitor power flows and voltages on both real time and contingency (N-1) basis. 11 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

How is this different from co-ops and internships? Ø Targeted Career Development within High Voltage and Utility Ø Opportunity to expedite earning potential and career advancement within the Transmission Operations Ø A year and a half of on the job, paid training Ø 2 Certifications (NERC & SOPD) paid for – totaling over $1500 Ø Potential life long career opportunity Ø Assistance with additional job searching Ø Grant opportunities to help with student loans 12 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Apprenticeship Overview Ø Criteria for applicant selection to participate in the apprenticeship: • Submit Application & Faculty Evaluation form • Face to Face interview Ø Must be able to work 20 hours a week Monday – Friday Ø The apprenticeship program will last 1. 5 years. Ø Once successfully passing all Dispatching qualifications you are eligible for a post program full-time opportunity at AEP Ø The daily activities for the apprenticeship program consist of Transmission Dispatcher OJT. • Module training • System/Tech training (SCADA, Energy Management System, etc. ) • 3 part communication • NERC standards Ø Must maintain satisfactory grades (C or better) Ø All hours will be completed within 7 am 11 pm Monday through Sunday Ø After being an active full-time Transmission Dispatcher employee at AEP for three years you are eligible for: Transmission Employee Benefit Program – Reimbursement up to fifty-percent of the Apprentice’s college tuition will be reimbursed after the Apprentice’s three (3) year anniversary of working as a full-time AEP employee. 13 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Testimonials Apprentice “I can remember walking through the doors my first day thinking, ‘where the heck am I – NASA? ’” said Roanoke Apprentice Tyler Frazier. “It’s like walking into a space program control center with experts sitting everywhere and all you have to do is ask one question to get everyone involved to help get you an answer. ” AEP Supervisor “This program allows students to determine their interest to do the multitasking and sometimes stressful work of maintaining the reliability of the AEP Transmission power grid, while allowing AEP staff to evaluate them, ” said Shawn Klinglesmith, Transmission Operations Reliability Supervisor, who is working with the program in Corpus Christi. 14 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Next Steps Description Date Apply to a partnering College Central Ohio Technical College Del Mar College New River College Classes Begin: 8/25/2020 Classes Begin: 8/24/2020 Classes Begin: 9/23/2020 Sign up for the degree track Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems Technology Complete First Semester Apex Systems. You will need to complete the required pre-reqs in your first semester Apply for Apprenticeship Submit our simple, 3 question application along with the faculty evaluation form Interviews During the interview process you will get to meet your future AEP Manager, ask questions and learn even more! Start second semester & Apprenticeship Congrats! You just secured your future career in the Utility industry! Fall Classes End COTC: 12/4/2020 Del Mar: 12/11/2020 New River: 12/4/2020 COTC Classes Begin: 1/11/2021 Del Mar Classes Begin: 1/19/2021 NR Classes Begin: 1/25/2021 15 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com

Questions: Call or email Leah Moore 727 -698 -7074 or Lmoore@apexsystems. com Apex Systems 16 | Proprietary & Confidential | www. apexsystems. com