Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation announced last week it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation STEM (science, technology, education, math) Education grant of $7,500, focusing on VEX Robotics.
“We are extremely grateful to American Water Charitable Foundation for their support of our robotics program,” said Kevin Gabbard, President, JCIDC Board of Directors.” Funds received will help support the high school robotics teams in our county high schools.”
The STEM Education grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and aims to support high-impact projects and initiatives that further American Water’s commitment to ESG, as well as inclusion, diversity and equity.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is dedicated to engaging and investing in initiatives that improve the wellbeing of communities served by American Water,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. We take pride in supporting American Water’s continued efforts to be a responsible neighbor and reliable partner in the community.”
Under the umbrella of JCIDC, the Workforce Partnership was established in 1998 with a goal to bring industry, schools, local elected officials, and economic development leaders together to make the county’s employers more competitive.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, the company provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and 18 military installations.