Duke Energy reaches $30 million milestone for N.C. Community College System grants
- $2.4 million in grants awarded in 2016
RALEIGH, N.C., June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With $2.4 million awarded in 2016, Duke Energy's investment in North Carolina Community Colleges has hit the $30 million mark. This investment came to life through grants to 49 community colleges that have equipped students with industry-specific training.
The grant initiative has developed programs such as robotics, welding and mechatronics, as well as other high-skilled areas that are in demand in North Carolina.
In 2004, Duke Energy created its Community College Grant Program to partner with local industry by strengthening programs that address regional skills gaps, expand economic opportunities and improve workforce development.
"Duke Energy's investment in our community colleges continues to have a tremendous impact on their ability to respond to talent demands from businesses, both locally and statewide," said George Fouts, interim president of the NC Community College System. "The Duke program has supported equipment and programmatic needs and has resulted in more North Carolinians receiving the high-quality training necessary to successfully enter the workforce."
"Our state's community colleges are key to creating a skilled workforce and thriving business climate in North Carolina," said David Fountain, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "Economic development is critical to our state's future and, at Duke Energy, we're committed to developing a workforce that attracts new employers, while expanding the capabilities of existing businesses."
A committee of representatives from Duke Energy, NC Community College System and NC Department of Commerce reviewed applications for more than 100 individual grants to community colleges in Duke Energy's North Carolina service territory.
Duke Energy Community College Program investments
| Alamance Community College |
$ 481,706 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
$ 932,660 |
| Beaufort County Community College |
$ 825,916 |
| Blue Ridge Community College |
$ 764,867 |
| Brunswick Community College |
$ 282,436 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute |
$ 250,000 |
| Cape Fear Community College |
$ 147,592 |
| Carteret Community College |
$ 248,540 |
| Catawba Valley Community College |
$ 984,792 |
| Central Carolina Community College |
$ 419,597 |
| Central Piedmont Community College |
$1,763,336 |
| Cleveland Community College |
$1,209,876 |
| Craven Community College |
$ 417,242 |
| Davidson County Community College |
$ 880,345 |
| Durham Technical Community College |
$ 680,752 |
| Edgecombe Community College |
$ 249,500 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College |
$1,490,787 |
| Gaston College |
$ 673,265 |
| Guilford Technical Community College |
$ 953,471 |
| Halifax Community College |
$ 249,958 |
| Haywood Community College |
$ 212,068 |
| Isothermal Community College |
$1,396,500 |
| Johnston Community College |
$ 250,000 |
| Lenoir Community College |
$ 193,628 |
| Mayland Community College |
$ 637,177 |
| McDowell Technical Community College |
$ 709,464 |
| Mitchell Community College |
$ 207,500 |
| Montgomery Community College |
$ 250,000 |
| Nash Community College |
$ 749,926 |
| Piedmont Community College |
$ 399,373 |
| Randolph Community College |
$ 975,605 |
| Richmond Community College |
$ 667,000 |
| Robeson Community College |
$ 232,290 |
| Rockingham Community College |
$ 250,000 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College |
$ 984,671 |
| Sampson Community College |
$ 250,000 |
| Sandhills Community College |
$ 724,139 |
| South Piedmont Community College |
$ 949,710 |
| Southeastern Community College |
$ 469,526 |
| Southwestern Community College |
$ 250,000 |
| Stanly Community College |
$ 435,000 |
| Surry Community College |
$ 250,000 |
| Tri-County Community College |
$ 521,280 |
| Vance-Granville Community College |
$ 592,056 |
| Wake Technical Community College |
$ 375,000 |
| Wayne Community College |
$ 750,000 |
| Western Piedmont Community College |
$ 359,667 |
| Wilkes Community College |
$ 250,000 |
| Wilson Community College |
$ 160,000 |
Economic and workforce development is one of the Duke Energy Foundation's investment priorities. Individual community colleges can continue to apply for Duke Energy Foundation grants within the Foundation's annual Education grant cycle. For more information, visit www.duke-energy.com/foundation.
NC Community College System
With 58 colleges located across our state and nearly 840,000 students, the North Carolina Community College System is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the United States and is internationally recognized for its programs supporting economic and workforce development. Learn more at www.nccommunitycolleges.edu. Follow NC Community Colleges on Twitter and Facebook.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs vital to the health of its communities. Annually, the Foundation funds more than $25 million in charitable grants, with a focus on education, environment, economic and workforce development, and community impact. Duke Energy has long been committed to supporting the communities where its customers and employees live and work, and will continue to build on this legacy. For more information, visit www.duke-energy.com/foundation.
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Contact: Sandy Briscar, NC Community College System
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Contact: Meredith Archie, Duke Energy
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