ATLANTA, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
will once again host hundreds of students across the state for
summer camps as part of its year round Learning Power
education program. Learning Power provides customized
curriculum and materials at no cost to schools with education
coordinators presenting STEM-related lessons highlighting energy
basics such as simple circuits and energy efficiency, in addition
to activities that help students understand how energy is made and
distributed. During the 2015-2016 school year, Georgia Power
hosted more than 3,200 events in schools reaching more than 80,000
students. Since the program's inception in 2011, the company has
hosted more than 14,000 events as part of the program.
"With a hands-on approach and through engaging content, the
Learning Power program continues to cultivate fundamental skills in
the STEM areas while helping Georgia students learn to be more energy
efficient," said Johnna Robinson,
community development manager for Georgia Power. "Our education
initiatives are also a core piece of our overall community
engagement strategy to prepare Georgia for future economic growth by
providing students with essential skills that will empower them to
be the leaders of tomorrow as part of a highly-skilled Georgia workforce."
The four-day summer camps will be hosted statewide throughout
May and June with students already registered from local elementary
schools. Camps are currently scheduled in Atlanta, Austell, Dalton, Macon, Savannah and Waynesboro.
When surveyed, 96 percent of teachers believed the curriculum
helped them meet the Georgia Performance Standards for science and
shared that Learning Power was very effective at educating
students about energy efficiency. In addition to classroom
programming, the Learning Power program has produced and
published four books focused on energy education, including Power
Savers – The Adventures of Savvy and Squander; Joining the Watt
Squad – The Adventures of Savvy and Squander; Savvy and Squander
Learn How to Make and Save Electricity with Dr. E; and Savvy and
Squander Saving Energy with Emerald and Dr. E.
In addition to Learning Power summer camps, the company
will again join with other leading Georgia companies to sponsor a series of
Mentoring a Girl in Construction (MAGIC) camps this summer at
locations across the state including Georgia Power Plants Scherer
and Bowen. The camps are designed to introduce young girls to
hands-on activities related to the construction industry and
careers in that field.
Georgia Power's commitment to education spans its more than
100-year history and is emphasized companywide. The company offers
free resources for educators including interactive diagrams, an
online energy calculator, access to power plant tours and more.
Other efforts to enhance and improve education in Georgia include partnerships with groups such
as Junior Achievement and assistance grants for new teachers
awarded annually across the state. For more information about
Georgia Power's initiatives and programs, visit
www.georgiapower.com/education.
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 2.5 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. Georgia Power focuses on
delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the
company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as
an industry leader in customer satisfaction. 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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