JEA holds annual AABE Youth Energy Academy for local high school students

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JEA collaborated with the American Association of Black in Energy (AABE) on Friday to teach high school students the value of a STEM-related career. The mission; investing time and resources in the next generation of talent is essential.

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Local high school students engaged in career exploration with JEA electric, water and wastewater leaders. Through demonstrations, tours and being involved in panel discussions, students discovered craft, technical and STEM-related career fields in the utility industry.

According to JEA, the two-day workshop showcased the full range of career opportunities at JEA.

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