Cobb EMC recently awarded more than $41,000 in mini-grants to 87 elementary, middle, and high school teachers across the electric cooperative’s five-county service area. These mini-grants will fund a variety of experiential and active learning projects including career prep, STEM, community gardens, art, music expansions, and more.
Created to encourage students’ love of reading and creative writing, Cobb EMC and Gas South are proud to continue Literacy Week this year. The program reached students through both in-person and online events at 49 schools in the Atlanta metro area. More than 25,000 students interacted with authors this year.
The Cobb EMC Youth Leadership Program is actively seeking local area high school junior applicants for an opportunity to win scholarships and develop leadership and networking skills. The program gives students a chance to learn about the cooperative while making connections with other students.
“The Cobb EMC Youth Leadership Program, now in its 4th year, is a unique opportunity for our younger members,” said Mark Justice, Director of Education and Community Relations at Cobb EMC. “Students can network and gain skills to become better equipped for tomorrow’s leadership roles.”
The Cobb EMC Community Foundation announced this year’s winners of the Cobb EMC Community Foundation Scholarship. Fourteen scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each were awarded to area high school seniors with a primary residence served by Cobb EMC. The award can be applied to an accredited two or four-year college or vocational-technical school.
Cobb EMC recently awarded more than $31,000 in mini-grants to 68 elementary, middle, and high school teachers across the electric utility’s service area. These mini-grants will fund a variety of experiential and active learning projects including career prep, STEM, community gardens, art and music expansions.
The Cobb EMC Community Foundation announced this year’s winners of the Cobb EMC Community Foundation Scholarships. Fourteen scholarships of $5,000 each were awarded to area high school seniors with a primary residence served by Cobb EMC. The award can be applied to an accredited two or four-year college or vocational-technical school.