Duke Energy Florida awards $15,000 to Foundation for Seminole State College
Grant will support the College’s Workforce Jumpstart Program
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Written by: Seminole State Staff
The Foundation for Seminole State College was one of several organizations to be awarded a grant from Duke Energy to support a wide range of education and community assistance initiatives across Florida.
The $15,000 grant will support Seminole State’s Workforce Jumpstart Program that allows Seminole State College students to gain employment immediately in the workforce by receiving a GED at the same time they receive a certification in HVAC, electrical or building trade technologies.
“These programs are more important than ever, as many students and educators continue to face academic challenges and families across the state struggle to get by,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
“Thanks to the support from our partnership with Duke Energy Florida, Seminole State College students are achieving their professional goals faster and helping to meet the employment needs of high-demand professions,” said Dr. John Gyllin, vice president of resource and economic development and executive director of the Foundation for Seminole State College. “Through this grant, we continue to provide opportunities for students to receive their GEDs and industry-based credentials at the same time, giving them a step up while supporting industries such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing.”
In all, Duke Energy awarded a total of $250,000 in grants to 20 organizations across the state that make impactful contributions to the communities they serve.
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The Foundation for Seminole State College, founded in 1968, is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that enhances the College's programs and services through the development and management of private contributions, public grants and community partnerships. For more information, visit www.seminolestate.edu/foundation or email the Foundation directly at foundation@seminolestate.edu.
About Duke EnergyDuke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns a diverse generation mix of natural gas, coal and renewables, providing about 10,200 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 1.9 million customers in a 13,000-square-mile service area.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 7.9 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 51,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,500 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities – with goals of at least a 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company is a top U.S. renewable energy provider, on track to own or purchase 16,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2025. The company also is investing in major electric grid upgrades and expanded battery storage, and exploring zero-emitting power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
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