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FirstEnergy to Hold Engineering Career Event – Many Engineering Jobs Available

January 29, 2008

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — As part of its ongoing workforce development efforts, FirstEnergy will hold a career event at the John S. Knight Center in Akron on February 12, 2008, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Qualified candidates in specific fields — including Engineers, Distribution Specialists/Field Coordinators, Business Analysts, Electric Transmission System Operators, Electric Distribution System Operators, and Journeyman Lineworkers — are encouraged to register in advance for the event at www.careereventatfirstenergycorp.com in order to be considered for an interview with the company.

“FirstEnergy has jobs available in all three states where we have operations — Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” said Lynn M. Cavalier, senior vice president, Human Resources, FirstEnergy. “We believe our people drive our business. This event is an ideal opportunity for experienced candidates to learn about career opportunities at FirstEnergy, as well as the competitive compensation, benefits, company-matching 401(k) savings plan and relocation assistance we offer.”

    The job opportunities at FirstEnergy include:

    -- Engineers -- Support a wide variety of Energy Delivery and power plant
       operations.  Requirements include a degree in electrical engineering,
       mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or nuclear engineering,
       with opportunities available for advanced and entry-level positions.
    -- Distribution Specialist/Field Coordinators -- Develop detailed work
       plans by interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and equipment
       manuals, and help provide assistance with scheduling the labor,
       equipment, materials, and tools needed to complete the work request.
       Requirements include at least three years of work experience with an
       associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering technology (electrical
       preferred), or related discipline.
    -- Business Analysts -- Provide work analysis and data presentation
       support for Risk Management, Energy Delivery and Customer Service,
       Contact Centers, and Rates and Regulatory Affairs departments.
       Requirements include at least two years of work experience plus a
       bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting or
       other equivalent subject.
    -- Electric Transmission System Operators -- Control and help maintain the
       company's high-voltage electric transmission system, including
       transmission substation operations.  Requirements include an
       associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, a similar
       technical degree, or equivalent work experience related to the
       operation of an electric transmission system.
    -- Electric Distribution System Operators -- Provide technical expertise,
       schedule work crews, and operate an outage management system for the
       company's regional electric distribution system.  Requirements include
       an associate's degree in electrical engineering technology or
       equivalent work experience with demonstrated understanding of
       sophisticated computer systems.
    -- Journeymen Lineworkers -- Help maintain the company's electric system
       by inspecting and installing utility poles, wire and equipment, with
       much of the work taking place 40 to 50 feet above the ground on a
       utility pole or in a bucket truck; respond to outage emergencies that
       result from adverse weather and car-pole accidents.  Requirements
       include experience in electrical operations, a Commercial Driver's
       License, and experience operating heavy equipment.

The event also is open to qualified candidates in other areas, including accounting/finance, operations, management, information technology, and customer service. Attendees should bring copies of their resumes as they will have opportunities to meet with company hiring managers. For all available open positions at locations throughout FirstEnergy’s service territory, visit: www.firstenergycorp.com/career_center/open_positions/index.html.

FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation’s fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.5 million customers served within a 36,100-square mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity.

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