The Duke Energy Foundation has given Wayne Community College $24,048 for its Camp Kilowatt.
This is the eighth year of the camp and of the energy company’s support of it through a grant to the Foundation of Wayne Community College.
The four-day camp for middle and high school students explores alternative energy as well as STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) by providing hands-on learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. This year’s camp, which was held July 11-14 on the college’s campus in Goldsboro, focused on robotics.
The “N.C. Education Grant” was one of 52 donations given to innovative education programs and initiatives across North Carolina. The Foundation gave more than $2.7 million this year to enhance educational programs and initiatives that focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and childhood reading proficiency.
“It is essential that next-generation employees have a strong educational foundation that prepares them for the workforce,” said David Fountain, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “Our investments in students and STEM initiatives strengthen the pipeline of highly skilled workers that will lead us to an even smarter future in North Carolina.”
About 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 duke-energy.com/foundation.
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is an S&P 100 Stock Index company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com.
About the Foundation of Wayne Community College
The Foundation of Wayne Community College is a non-profit organization that works to broaden the base of community support for educational opportunities at the college. The Foundation assisted WCC students with 569 scholarships worth more than $367,000 for the summer 2015, fall 2015, and spring 2016 semesters. It also provides funding for innovative campus projects and employee recognition, and offers cultural programs for the community. Learn more about the Foundation of WCC at waynecc.edu/foundation/.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 70 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves. For more information, go to waynecc.edu.
