August 2025

Florida Utility Companies, Energy Technology Groups and Community Organizations Team Up To Empower Teens With Hands on Stem-Related Energy Career Information

  • Duke Energy Florida, Ocala Electric, SECO Energy, Orlando Utilities Commission, Siemens Energy, Gainesville Regional Utilities and the Florida Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) together hosted Youth Energy Academy summer events throughout Florida
  • Youth Energy Academy empowers energy careers for minority and underserved students through two days of immersive programming

Saint-Gobain Partners With Good360 and City of Travelers Rest To Provide Aid to South Carolina Families, Including Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Saint-Gobain, through its subsidiary Norton Abrasives, has partnered with Good360, a leading nonprofit dedicated to closing the need gaps, and the City of Travelers Rest, South Carolina to build “welcome home” kits filled with essential home items for 500 families in South Carolina. These kits will be provided by Good360 to two local non-profits. The first, Darlington County Long Term Recovery in Society Hill, South Carolina, will distribute kits to families re-entering new or repaired homes after displacement from Hurricane Helene.

Financial Education: A Key to Career Success

By Nestor Mato

New career. New income. New confidence to manage it all.

“Career readiness gets you in the door, financial wellness helps you stay successful. That is why we believe financial education is a key for building better futures,” said Mike Scott, Senior Community Development Manager for Regions Bank. “When people understand how to manage their money, especially as they get used to new income, they gain confidence to set goals and achieve them.”

AMD Dublin Hosts Irish Technovation Finals

In Dublin, Ireland, AMD hosted a day of fun, learning and inspiration for young women students from all over Ireland interested in STEM in 2024. The annual event showcases the projects of women students who participate in the Technovation Challenge, a global program that empowers girls to solve real-world problems using technology. Students work in teams to develop mobile apps that address issues like health, education, environment and social justice.

Chemours New Johnsonville Inspires Future STEM Leaders Through Behind-the-Scenes Learning

At Chemours’ New Johnsonville manufacturing site in Tennessee, the 2025 Bring Your Child to Work Day offered a unique opportunity for young learners to explore the world of science and innovation. The event welcomed approximately 20 children and grandchildren of employees, ages 12 to 16, for a hands-on experience that showcased how titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is made and why it matters.

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