Special to the Herald
Local Students Experienced a “Day-in-the-Life” of an Energy Worker
OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) – The Reliable One recently hosted a Youth Energy Academy interactive experience for local students to learn about a career in the utility industry. Approximately 65 students from Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties visited OUC’s Conway Water Treatment Plant facility to participate in a series of hands-on learning exercises, including a Balancing the Grid engagement session hosted by the Orlando Science Center and a Mock Hurricane Simulation by BAM (Black Architects in the Making) Orlando.
The 13th Annual Orlando Youth Energy Academy is a two-day career exploration event in partnership with the American Association of Blacks in Energy, OUC, Duke Energy and Siemens. The event aims to generate interest by educating a diverse group of young people about opportunities, technology and innovation in the energy arena.
