FPL’s power generation division helps generate more than just energy for the communities we serve! For the second year in a row, we’re excited to offer the EmPower Girls program – our very own unique science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workshops.
Last year, we started EmPower Girls with members of our FPL team who worked side-by-side with middle and high school-aged girls from local communities to see what kind of careers exist in the energy industry. As part of the workshop, they experienced labs, hands-on activities and discussions exposing them to what it takes to work in one of FPL’s many power plants, including fossil and solar. And this year, we’re offering two workshops – one in Palm Beach County and the other in St. Lucie County.
I am so excited to be part of EmPower Girls again this year. As an FPL plant manager, I’m lucky to work for a company that wants to provide our next generation of teammates the information and ideas to pursue career paths through math and science. I wish there had been more of these types of programs when I grew up, but I’m thrilled to be able to help educate these young ladies about how electricity is generated. Not only will these girls learn engineering skills, they will also learn about teamwork, creativity and other vital talents to thrive in tomorrow’s competitive work environment.
At FPL, we’re working together with the communities we serve to help make Florida an even better place to work and raise a family. We believe that learning about these opportunities at a younger age will help prepare them for exciting and well-paid jobs in the future.
About the Author - Annie Paskavitch
From a young age, Annie had the curiosity of how things are made, but it was her first experience working in a power plant that made her want to run her own. And today, as a plant manager for FPL’s clean energy centers, Annie is responsible for leading teams in the production of safe, affordable, reliable and clean energy.