Duke Energy distributed grants amounting to $150,000 to charitable organizations based in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
Duke Energy and its Foundation recently hosted a workforce development grant ceremony at the Brighton Center in Newport, announcing a total of $150,000 in grants to 14 local organisations. The event, attended by Wonda Winker, president and CEO of the Brighton Center, and Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt, Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky vice president of community relations, aimed to strengthen the workforce development pipeline for high-demand industries.
Among the grant recipients are Talbert House, Per Scholas, Cincinnati Works, the Brighton Center, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, Easterseals Redwood Tristate, Supply Chain OKI, St. Rita School for the Deaf, Butler Warren County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training, and Chatfield College. The Freestore Foodbank was also included in the list of beneficiaries.
In addition, Northern Kentucky University was awarded a grant as part of this initiative. The funding is intended to support these organisations in their efforts to develop a skilled workforce that meets the demands of the local economy.
It is worth noting that while extensive search results have been found regarding Duke Energy's grants in other regions, such as Florida, there is currently no publicly available information specifically detailing the recipients of Duke Energy's 2025 workforce development grants in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to check Duke Energy's local press releases or economic development offices in these areas.
Kim Vogelgesang from Duke Energy Foundation distributed the grants during the ceremony. These funds will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and development of the workforce in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, fostering a more vibrant and prosperous community for all.
- The Brighton Center, located in Northern Kentucky, was one of the recipients of the Duke Energy Foundation's workforce development grants, amounting to a total of $150,000 distributed among 14 local organizations.
- Northern Kentucky University is also part of the beneficiaries, receiving a grant as part of Duke Energy's initiative to develop a skilled workforce that aligns with the local economy's demands.
- The community in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati is set to experience growth and development in its workforce, as funds from Duke Energy's grants will be utilized for education-and-self-development, business, and finance programs.
- Despite Duke Energy's significant investments in workforce development grants for other regions like Florida, details about the 2025 workforce development grants in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati can be found through checking Duke Energy's local press releases or economic development offices in these areas.
