MLGW Goes To School Program

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MLGW/IBEW Local 1288 Announces its 4th Annual MLGW Goes To School Program for Local STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Students

Memphis City Schools (MCS) aspires for each of its graduating students to be prepared for the modern world and its technically oriented workforce by seeking advanced education and training, whether by attending college, training in military service, or seeking admittance to a vocational or apprenticeship program. Employment at Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) is included as one of those preparatory choices and is now offering Memphis City Schools students the opportunity to become “MLGW Bound.” They will be sending out approximately 35 employees during the program week of March 15-19, 2010.

MLGW Goes to School is a program developed to encourage Memphis City School students to explore career opportunities in the utility/energy industry, specifically Memphis’ publicly owned utility. Employee volunteers will share their educational background, career choices, and job responsibilities and duties. This year the focus will be on the STEM programs. Participating schools are listed below:

Carver, East, Hamilton and Whitehaven High Schools
Havenview, John P. Freeman, Lester Middle Schools
Carnes, Hamilton, Cummings, Whitehaven, Oakshire Elementary Schools
City University Academy for Boys

Cable 19, the official television station of Memphis City Schools, will be airing an informational video for students and the community to view regarding the utility company’s career options. The video will air according to the following dates and times:

March 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th
Tuesdays/Thursdays
1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

March 19th thru 21st, 26th thru 28th
Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays
11:35 a.m. & 6:05 p.m.

MLGW has long been involved in the education process locally, with particular emphasis on the needs, support and training of students in Memphis City Schools. MLGW supports such activities as summer intern/cooperative education programs, Memphis Weekend Academy, Junior Achievement and Explorer posts, and sponsors many programs at its adopted school, Carver High School. Now in its fourth year, the MLGW University sponsored event continues to provide students with information on the kind of study and training needed to prepare themselves for careers in the utility industry, including positions as engineers, electronics technicians, electrical linemen, accountants, drafters, customer service representatives and many more.

This multi-year program will serve a dual purpose of not only making students aware of opportunities in the utility industry, but also providing your utility with a ready local resource for future talented and qualified employees.