Duke Energy gives $500K to NC community colleges to bolster energy workforce

The grants can be used towards strengthening programs that support skilled energy careers.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 323

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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People often don’t think about lineworkers until the power goes out. But as blizzards and hurricanes become larger and stronger, and North Carolina’s population grows, the need for energy workers will increase in coming years as well.

Duke Energy is hoping to meet some of that demand by investing $500,000 in North Carolina’s community colleges to help train future workers for the utilities industry.

“North Carolina’s energy needs are growing from both new …

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