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Duke Energy invests $500,000 in North Carolina community colleges to strengthen energy workforce pipeline
Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 to community colleges across the state to help prepare the next generation of skilled energy and trade workers.
About this update from Duke Energy Corporation (holding Company)
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