T&D World Live Preview: Session 203

MidAmerican Energy Tackles Workforce Development with AR and Multimodal Training: The panel will share data on learning outcomes, hiring benefits, and tips for replicating the model at other utilities or institutions.

Sept. 12, 2025

T&D World featured an article on MidAmerican Energy Company's augmented reality training in May 2023, sharing how the utility is working to not only address a looming shortage of skilled lineworkers but also modernize utility workforce training.

Come hear about this program more in-depth and ask questions at T&D World Live this September, as all three partners will be there to give an update on the program.

Session 203: MidAmerican Energy Tackles Workforce Development with AR and Multimodal Training

Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Speakers:
- Don Finn, Des Moines Area Community College
- Cameron Fleming, Index AR Solutions
- Stephen Simmons, MidAmerican Energy Company

MidAmerican Energy faced the growing challenge of finding, training, and retaining a skilled utility workforce. In response, they partnered with Index AR Solutions and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) to launch a multimodal training program tailored to electric utility lineworker careers. This session explores the full program — from curriculum design to student outcomes — highlighting how AR, interactive eBooks, and 3D models are used to reinforce real-world skills. The panel will share data on learning outcomes, hiring benefits, and tips for replicating the model at other utilities or institutions.