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Three Mon-Yough area teachers have been awarded science, technology, engineering and mathematics grants by the parent company of West Penn Power Co., a spokesman said.
The grants will be used for a variety of hands-on projects, workshops and teacher development programs throughout the school year. Grant winners, their schools and projects include:
"FirstEnergy has long supported educational activities in our communities, particularly those that encourage students to pursue careers in the critical fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics," said David McDonald, regional president of West Penn Power. "We are pleased to provide assistance to several STEM projects this year that support our students, schools and educators as they work to help build a strong workforce for the future."
FirstEnergy offers grants up to $500 to individual teachers and administrators at schools served by its electric utility operating companies and in communities where it has facilities. West Penn Power serves approximately 720,000 customers in 24 Pennsylvania counties.
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