Gaston receives $25,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation

Duke Energy Foundation has awarded Gaston College a $25,000 grant to support Electrical Systems Technology and its workforce training programs. 

“This generous grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help us upgrade equipment and supplies, ensuring that our electrical systems students acquire the latest skills necessary to meet today’s workforce demands,” said Dr. Hauser, President at Gaston College. “This investment will have an impact on both our students and the local industries who hire them.”

This grant is part of Duke Energy’s ongoing commitment to workforce development efforts in North Carolina, which now totals $6.6 million over the last five years.

“As our state and industry continue to grow, North Carolina’s community colleges are helping us meet the moment,” said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “As technologies change and we modernize our energy fleet, we want talent here in the state to help us support our communities and build a smarter energy future for customers.”

As Duke Energy continues to deploy modern energy infrastructure and meet the needs of a growing state, Duke Energy Foundation is investing in programs that will build the next generation workforce and create access to training and job skills that fit community needs.

For more information on Duke Energy Foundation and its initiatives, visit duke-energy.com/Foundation.