NCC Awards President’s Cup to Progress Energy

Nash Community College’s most prestigious award, the President’s Cup, was awarded in April to Progress Energy in appreciation of their collaboration and support of the Electric Line Construction program. Each year, the President’s Cup can be awarded to anyone affiliated with Nash Community College who has made an indelible mark on the College.

“Progress Energy’s support and industry partnership with Nash Community College assisted in providing training to students in a highly skilled profession,” NCC President Dr. Bill Carver said.

In 1999, Progress Energy’s efforts assisted in establishing a two-year Electric Lineman Technology associate degree program giving their employees a place to receive training. With nearly fifty percent of the industry’s line technicians nearing retirement, their partnership supported the College in training the future workforce to serve the local community and beyond.

Progress Energy generously provided funds for Nash Community College scholarships ensuring students have access to an affordable education. Their investment also provided for instructional items and training equipment. NCC Electric Line Construction graduate, Ryan Taylor, who completed the lineman academy program in the fall of 2010, said “I believe taking this course helped me acquire this job as I have been told that approximately 120 applicants applied.”

The College is extremely grateful to Progress Energy for their commitment in education and partnership in training tomorrow’s workforce for success in life.

In the photo: NCC President Dr. Bill Carver presents the President’s Cup Award to Tanya Evans for Progress Energy’s partnership and support of the NCC Electric Line Construction program. Evans, Community Relations Manager for Duke Energy Progress, also serves on the NCC Foundation Board of Directors.