UC receives Duke Energy workforce development grant

University of Cincinnati (UC) was granted $35,000 from Duke Energy Foundation to enhance the Electric Power Generation/Transmission, Power Electronics and Power Plant Instrumentation/Control Labs managed by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science.  

UC is one of 16 workforce training programs selected by Duke Energy’s Powerful Communities program, which supports workforce development programs that aim to cultivate the energy-sector's future workforce. 

The funds will support the purchase of new equipment for the labs, which will offer up-to-date, advanced training in power systems networks, strengthening regional workforce development and provide continuing education to those already in the workforce.  

Duke Energy is investing over half a million dollars in strategic education and workforce development programs across its southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky service areas in support of workforce education and training to tackle the region’s most pressing skills gaps and prepare workers for new careers. 

“These grants are bolstering more than three dozen Greater Cincinnati organizations that continue to work in overdrive to provide support and opportunities for individuals and families across our communities,” said Amy Spiller, president of Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky. “Students of all ages will benefit by being introduced to new subjects and given the tools and resources they need for lifelong success.” 

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