Nonprofit kicks off $9.25M electrical workforce initiative in NC

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 393

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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A nonprofit organization is launching a $9.25 million program in North Carolina to help train electricians across the state.

Gov. Josh Stein and the Siemens Foundation announced Careers Electric on Tuesday, a national initiative kicking off in North Carolina. The investment aims to expand access to electrical training and help students transition to in-demand electrical careers.

Through collaborations with the state, the program plans to train 25,000 North Carolina residents for jobs in …

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