New Jersey Business Magazine - American Water Awards $375,000 Through Workforce Grant Program

The American Water Charitable Foundation has awarded a combined total of $375,000 to 22 organizations in nine states across the U.S., supporting communities served by American Water through the 2022 Workforce Readiness grant program.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with organizations to provide equitable and accessible projects and programs focused on career preparation and readiness as well as financial and business literacy and other valuable workplace skills,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation. “The Workforce Readiness grant program gives us the opportunity to help train and hone key skills for current and future leaders in the workplace across American Water’s national footprint.”

The Workforce Readiness grant is part of the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. The total award of $375,000 will support high-impact projects and initiatives that further American Water’s commitment to support ESG, as well as inclusion, diversity and equity.

Grant recipients positively impact local communities and directly align with American Water’s regulated state subsidiaries in California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Regional events to celebrate local efforts are being coordinated and will be announced at a later date.

The 2022 Workforces Readiness grant recipients are:

Habitat For Humanity of Greater Sacramento
North State Building Industry Foundation
East St Louis Wrestling Club
P-Town Car Club
St. Louis Community Foundation
Ivy Tech Foundation
Community Action Council
Beyond Housing
Youth In Need
STL Youth Jobs
Center For Family Services
Hispanic Family Center Southern New Jersey
Roots & Wings Foundation
Junior Achievement of New Jersey
Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Capital Region
Outreach Center for Community Resources
Project Return
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center
Lookout Mountain Conservancy
Building and Construction Workforce Center
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council

Due to the volume of grant applications received, each application was evaluated on a competitive basis, funding programs with a strong impacts and measurable outcomes that align with the Foundation’s funding priorities.

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation and the 2022 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, including current grant opportunities focused on STEM Education here.

Source: https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/american-water-awards-375000-through-workforce-grant-program/