PINELLAS PARK — On Friday, Jan. 6, revel in Día de los Reyes, an interactive concert with local classical musicians at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center.
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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.
St. Petersburg College misused millions in student fees to pay for athletic scholarships.
It went unnoticed for 17 years.
“Many people have to take on a ton of debt, not only to pay for tuition, not only to pay for books but also to pay for all these extra fees that come with their education,” said Cody Hounanian, program director at Student Debt Crisis, an organization that advocates for people with student loan debt.
One of those is the student activity fee.
It’s supposed to go toward things that benefit the student body in general, like student organizations.
But St. Petersburg College has been misusing millions from those student activity fees to pay for individual students’ athletic scholarships – and that’s against Florida law.