Entergy invests in future workforce through scholarships
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NEW ORLEANS – Entergy is investing in the future of higher education and workforce development by awarding $97,000 in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, scholarships to 24 students attending Historically Black colleges and Universities and partner institutions across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The scholarships are part of Entergy's $20 million Power of Prosperity initiative, funded by the company's shareholders, which supports HBCUs and minority-serving institutions across the Gulf South region by removing barriers that affect students' academic success. "These students represent the future of our communities across the Gulf South region," said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy's vice president of corporate social responsibility. "Through our Power of Prosperity initiative, we're committed to removing barriers and opening doors for talented students who will shape the next generation of the energy workforce. These scholarships help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed, contribute and thrive, and we are proud to support their journey." The Power of Prosperity initiative is focused on academic scholarships; workforce development opportunities such as internships, mentoring and faculty externships; generational wealth-building programs; and competitive facility grants and endowments. Scholarships support...
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