Originally Posted on Mississippi Business Journal
Entergy Mississippi announced on Thursday its People Power Initiative , an investment of more than $1 million from shareholders to help prepare the state’s work force and raise its competitive level to attract business and industry.
Unveiled at the Mississippi Economic Council’s annual meeting, it comes on the heels of a $75,000 commitment parent Entergy Corp. made to support the Jobs for Mississippi’s Graduates program.
People Power is for engaging middle school and high school students in hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs.