SECO Energy Announces 2023 Energy Scholarship Awardees
SECO Energy has announced its 2023 SECO Energy Scholarship Awardees. Each of the seven scholarship awardees will receive $3,000 to advance their education. SECO Energy’s scholarship program targets local students intending to prepare for a career in the energy industry.
SECO Energy Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors graduating in May or June of the current year. A primary qualification to receive an award is residence in a home served by SECO Energy. The awardee must enroll as a full-time student in an accredited Florida college, university, or trade school before the end of 2023. The degree objective or electric-industry-related certification must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in the energy field. The core studies would focus on technology, engineering, math, or business and would ultimately lead to a career in the energy industry, possibly SECO Energy.
The 2023 SECO Energy Scholarship awardees are:
Tanner Copen – Leesburg High School
Lauren Ashley Mickens – Lake Minneola High School
Broc Kinley – South Sumter High School
Grace Flynn – South Lake High School
Imani Linzy – Lake Weir High School
Andrew Collins – The Villages Charter High School
Grant David – Tavares High School
2023 SECO Energy Scholarship Awardees Congratulated
SECO Energy CEO Curtis Wynn
SECO Energy Chief Executive Officer Curtis Wynn congratulated the 2023 SECO Energy Scholarship recipients. Mr. Wynn stated, “It is refreshing to see students committing themselves to an education that could launch a career in the energy industry. There are countless opportunities ahead for these scholars to play important roles in energy, from generation to transmission to management. The path they are choosing can provide a lifetime of personal satisfaction, financial security, and pride, knowing the contributions they make positively impact local communities, regions, and even our country.”
Wynn continued, “We hope these seven awardees attain their goals, and as SECO Energy supports the start of their educational objectives, we hope they will consider joining SECO when they begin their energy industry career. SECO is growing rapidly, and we will continue to be a leading employer in our region. Our compensation and benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, 401k with company matching contributions, employee-referral program, remote work options for certain positions and student loan reimbursement are competitive in any market. So, when it’s time to come home from your university or technical school and get to work, make SECO Energy your first call.”
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