Duke Energy, through its shareholder-funded foundation, is awarding over $220,000 in grants to support 15 workforce development programs in nine Indiana counties. The grants support workforce education and training programs that address the most pressing skills gaps in the communities the company serves.
“We recognize that, for a variety of reasons, not all people have equal access to the same educational and training opportunities as others,” said Stan Pinegar, Duke Energy state president for Indiana. “We can help improve that access by making investments in training and education where it is needed most.”
Locally, Hamilton County Workforce Innovation Network received $20,000 to be used in developing two talent pathways, one in healthcare and the other in construction, which will provide work-based learning opportunities and degree programs.