Duke Energy awards nearly $1.4 million to jumpstart job readiness in North Carolina

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The Duke Energy Foundation, keeping with its commitment to support the local economy has awarded nearly 1.4 million in grants to 24 different organizations within North Carolina. This grant will go towards job readiness training for members of the community. The Duke Energy Foundation feels that this grant will help address skills gaps and workforce development needs.

One such program that will get a financial boost is the Enable America's VETCONNECT Job Seeker Workshop. The VETCONNECT Job Seeker Workshop is for members of the military stationed on some of North Carolina's military bases. Research has shown that veterans who participate have a 70 percent chance of landing a job when they get out. Also Livingstone College will be getting a portion to bridge the STEM gap, among many other great organization.

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