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Duke Energy wants to expand diversity in the energy workforce by designating $734,00 worth of grants for training to minorities and women. (Skyla Luckey | Patch )
FLORIDA Duke Energy is investing $734,000 worth of grants across the state that will help students of minority communities and women to prepare for employment in the energy sector, according to a news release. These grants support vital programs and help develop a diverse workforce needed to strengthen our communities and economies today and in the future. Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, said.
One of this year s recipients is the University of South Florida and its Call Me MISTER initiative aimed at increasing the number of Black male teachers in local elementary schools. The university is receiving a $50,000 grant from Duke.
Duke Energy awards $650K in education-related grants in Florida
The grants will be directed to 23 programs across the state.
The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $653,000 in educational grants directed to students and educators in Florida.
The utility-powerhouse will award grants to 23 nonprofits in an effort to enhance educational programs focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as diversity, equity and inclusion awareness.
“Building a brighter future begins with providing students with the best education and opportunities for success,”
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida president, said in a news release. “These grants are an investment in our communities and will strengthen and support those who are educating our next generation.”
COVID changed everything
Phil and Gay Courter were quarantined on a Texas Air Force base after being flown by military cargo plane along with cruise ship passengers. This photo is taken from the plane. Photo courtesy of Phil Courter Get more from the Citrus County Chronicle
âThis is like a luxury prison.â â Philip Courter, Crystal River resident who, along with his wife, Gay, was among the passengers and crew of the Diamond Princess docked near Tokyo under quarantine in their cabins after a passenger tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. (February 2020)
âWhy? There is no reason why.â â Ernesto âTitoâ Rubio, Citrus County health department director, answering the question: âWhy has Citrus County avoided a confirmed case of COVID-19 so far?â (March 2020)
But that doesnât mean they canât benefit from political campaigns.
Other than repaying loans to themselves and final expenses, candidates on both the winning and losing spectrums close out their campaigns by donating to local charities. Get more from the Citrus County Chronicle
âItâs a good purpose for that money,â said Commissioner Jeff Kinnard, who was re-elected without opposition and donated $4,424 to the Covenant Children s Home foster care program in Citrus Springs.
State law requires candidates to close campaign accounts when their races conclude. Along with paying for actual expenses, candidates may repay loans they provided the campaign, return money to contributors or donate it to nonprofit groups.
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