Duke Energy Bridging the Gap to Employment Grant - Great Oaks Education Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation Grant: Bridging the Gap to Employment

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded the Great Oaks Education Foundation funds to support high school and adult students as they begin their career. Bridging the Gap to Employment focuses on preparing our students with the education and tools needed for their career field. We believe by helping our students with tool costs while in school (adults) as well as for employment (high school) we will be able to help fill employment gaps in critical areas, which has a direct impact on our communities.

Criteria for the Grant for Adult Students:

Contact Marty Lopinto at lopintom@greatoaks.com

Criteria for the Grant for Secondary Students:

The student has reliable transportation.
The student is eligible for placement.
The student is employed or placement paperwork has been submitted.
The student has a financial need.
Career Technical instructors initiate the application on behalf of the student by filling out the form below.

Instructor's Name*
First Last
Student's Name*
First Last
Program*
Campus*
This student:*
- Has Reliable Transportation
- Is Eligible for Placement
- Is Employed
- Has a Financial Need
What other resources have you consulted for potential tools?*
What is the estimated cost for the tools?*
Are you willing to be the lead person to acquire the tools?*
- Yes
- No
Is the student willing to share their story with the Great Oaks community?*
- Yes
- No