ATLANTA, Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
announced today that the company's East Region has received a 2015
STEM Education Award in the Corporate Outreach category from the
Technology Association of Georgia
(TAG) and the TAG Education Collaborative. The STEM Education
Awards were created to recognize and celebrate outreach programs
for outstanding efforts and achievement in supporting and promoting
science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, education in
Georgia.
"We are committed to advancing education throughout the state
and creating opportunities for science, technology, engineering and
math excellence," said Fran
Forehand, vice president of Georgia Power's East Region.
"This award recognizes our team in Augusta and the surrounding areas as part of a
statewide network of employees that work to support initiatives
that empower students for successful careers in energy, technology
and related fields."
Georgia Power's East Region has implemented local education and
workforce development programs which focus on raising career
awareness and building education programs, as well developing
initiatives that help establish a pipeline of qualified workers.
Since inception, thousands of students have participated in
Georgia Power's programs. These
efforts have been supported by hundreds of company volunteers.
"High-tech careers are some of the most in-demand and highest
paying jobs in our country and the anticipated shortage of
employees is staggering," said Amanda
Hendley, Chief Operating Officer for TAG. "Our 2015 STEM
Education Award winners are the best of the best and are making a
major impact on workforce development in Georgia."
Georgia Power's commitment to education spans its more than
100-year history and is emphasized companywide. Ongoing efforts
include the company's Learning Power program, partnerships with
groups such as TAG and Junior Achievement, and new teacher
assistance grants awarded annually across the state. For more
information about the company's ongoing programs and initiatives,
visit www.georgiapower.com/education. To learn more about
TAG, the TAG Education Collaborative and the 2015 STEM Education
Awards, visit www.tagonline.org.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of
Georgia's 159 counties. Committed
to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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