2013 Employer Profile
No.
11
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
http://www.nreca.coop
Why you want to work there
Top 10 rankings: No. 1 for training, No. 1 for retention, No. 2 for benefits
Career development is a priority at this Arlington, Va.-based organization, which represents consumer-owned power cooperatives. A mentoring program pairs IT staffers with seasoned leaders, and in 2012, 98% of IT employees attended custom on-site classes and workshops targeting specific areas of technology expertise. Civic-minded employees may use up to three paid days a year to volunteer with a local charity or community group.
Read more about this Best Place to Work.
- Rank by company size:
- Small, No. 4
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 744
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 160
IT employee turnover in 2012: 10%
IT promotions in 2012: 21%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 8
Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $2,908
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 19%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 33%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 18%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 32%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 11%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 35%