PowerCo Canada has teamed up with Indspire to launch an education award that supports Indigenous students in southwestern Ontario.
PowerCo is contributing $75,000, to be matched by the federal government. In total there are 22 education awards valued at $6,000 each.
Indspire is an Indigenous national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals.
Erin Chreptyk, Senior Indigenous Affiars Specialist with PowerCo Canada explains that the award is intended to help reduce financial barriers for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.
Indigenous students from First Nations communities in southwestern Ontario are eligible to apply.
Jocelyn W. Formsma, Indspire President and CEO, notes that STEM-related education can create pathways to high-value opportunities in growing sectors, but Indigenous students continue to face barriers in pursuing post-secondary education.”
Chreptyk outlines the application deadlines.
Norman Wickbolt, PowerCo Canada Chief Human Resources Officer points out that STEM skills will play an important role in shaping what comes next, as the firm looks to advance next-generation manufacturing and battery cell production in St. Thomas.
Chreptyk adds STEM skills will open multiple pathways in education and careers.
She outlines the application process.
For more information and to apply, visit https://indspirefunding.ca/powerco/
Written by Ian McCallum
