The Flint Energies Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Linemen Program to provide scholarships for students pursuing careers in electrical lineworker training.
The scholarships are designed to help alleviate the financial burden of education and training by covering tuition and related program expenses. In addition to supporting students, the scholarships will help address workforce needs within the electric utility industry by preparing the next generation of skilled lineworkers.
“We are proud to invest in the future of the electric utility industry through these scholarships for the linemen program at South Georgia Technical College,” said Marian McLemore, Vice President of Cooperative Communications at Flint Energies. “By helping ease the financial burden of tuition and training expenses, these scholarships will open doors for students pursuing careers as electrical linemen while also supporting the growing workforce needs of electric utilities across our region. We believe these students represent the next generation of skilled professionals who will help keep our communities powered and connected.”
The Flint Energies Foundation provides grants to local non-profits such as this one using money donated by Flint Energies Consumer-members through Operation Round Up®. The electric cooperative’s Members contribute $175,000 annually to the Flint Energies Foundation, which supports worthy causes in the 17 counties it serves. Operation Round Up is a way for participating Members to support multiple charitable organizations by simply allowing Flint Energies to round up their bills to the nearest dollar. Donations to Operation Round Up, which average only about $6 per year per member, are tax deductible. About 40% of Flint’s Membership participates in Operation Round Up, but that percentage continues to decline. If you are a Flint Energies Consumer-member and wish to contribute, you can sign up at www.flintenergies.com/ORU or by calling 1.800.342.3616.
The Flint Energies Foundation, a state-chartered, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, disburses all contributions to approved projects; Member contributions are not used for administration costs. Foundation Board members include Chair Joanne Hamlin, Lizella; Vice Chair Eloise Doty, Butler; Secretary Connie McCutchen, Midland; Treasurer John Luppino, Warner Robins; Gina Fink, Fort Valley; Charles Harrison, Grovania; Pat Bartness, Warner Robins; Traci Kemp, Warner Robins; Betty Chase, Oglethorpe; Roger Sinyard, Mauk; and Ian Russell, Fort Valley.
About Flint Energies
Flint Energies is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its members in parts of 17 central Georgia counties. Flint employs 221 employees and serves almost 100,000 electric meters. We are 100% locally controlled and democratically governed by nine Directors elected from among the membership. In 1937, Flint Energies was created to bring people together to meet common needs like reliable electric energy, and our mission remains focused on improving the quality of life in Middle Georgia. Flint Energies is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Follow Flint on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.