The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L), a subsidiary of DPL Inc. (NYSE: DPL), launched The Generation Center for Workforce Knowledge and Development at 401 Starks Avenue in Manchester, Ohio.

The Generation Center - a joint effort between DP&L and the Utility Workers Union of America Local 175 - will combine all functions for training and development for Generation employees from DP&L's Stuart, Killen and Hutchings Stations.

"We could not have accomplished this without significant participation and commitment of Local 175 leadership and subject matter experts," said Paul Barbas, president and CEO of DPL and DP&L, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. "DP&L is very fortunate to have seven Local 175 instructors who have volunteered to provide most of our instructor-led courses. In many cases, these men and women are experts in their specific craft," added Barbas.

The curriculum at The Generation Center is a balanced mix of instructor-led and vendor-led programs and courses that have been created specifically for the DP&L employees at Stuart and Killen in Manchester and Hutchings in Miamisburg. Gary Tindall, manager, Workforce Knowledge and Development said that he and his team have worked in close partnership with Local 175 to research and develop all new course materials and to rewrite all job descriptions for the power plants.

"I believe that the Utility Workers Union of America is the safest and most qualified workforce throughout the nation's utility business," said Kelly Cooper, president of Utility Workers Union of America Local 175. "The only way we can maintain that high level of safety and quality is through training. DP&L has made a big commitment to the area and the community with The Generation Center. "

"It's important to recognize the significance that safety plays in our training. We layer safety into every step of every task," said Tindall. "Safety is important; and, while we have a business to run, nothing is more important than the safety of our workforce. To be safe we have to be educated."

Attendees of the ribbon-cutting ceremony toured The Generation Center's 10 fully-wired classrooms as well as the simulated equipment that has been purchased by the company for hands-on training for employees.

At a Glance: The Generation Center for Workforce Knowledge and Development

  • Over 300 training programs available on-site with 10 classrooms
  • Over $2.5 million in simulator equipment available for hands-on training
  • 15,000 square-feet of space dedicated to training and development programs
  • Seven instructors from Local 175 who have over 30 years of experience combined, leading courses and developing curriculum
  • Since January 2010, DPL has committed over $2 million to provide training and curriculum development for Generation employees
  • Over 575 employees in Generation
  • 201 new employees at Stuart, Killen and Hutchings since 2007

About The Dayton Power and Light Company and DPL Inc.

The Dayton Power and Light Company is the principal subsidiary of DPL Inc. (NYSE:DPL), a regional energy company. DPL was named one of Forbes' "100 Most Trustworthy Companies" for the second consecutive year in August 2010.

DPL's other subsidiaries include DPL Energy, LLC (DPLE) and DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (DPLER), which also does business as DP&L Energy. The Dayton Power and Light Company, a regulated electric utility, provides service to over 500,000 retail customers in West Central Ohio; DPLE engages in the operation of merchant peaking generation facilities; and DPLER is a competitive retail electric supplier in Ohio. DPL, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates approximately 3,800 megawatts of generation capacity, of which 2,800 megawatts are low cost coal-fired units and 1,000 megawatts are natural gas and diesel peaking units. Further information can be found at www.dplinc.com.

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