The Florida Energy Workforce Consortium launched a new scholarship this year promoting careers in energy. Timothy Gallagher, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Central Florida, is one of two recipients of this inaugural award. Each recipient received a check for $2000 to further their goal of working in the energy industry.
“We are proud to be able to offer the scholarships to the students who plan the careers in energy sector as another way of supporting energy workforce development,” said Olec Andrić, Education Chair at Florida Energy Workforce Consortium. “We are looking forward to support Timothy Gallagher’s growth at UCF and a successful start of his energy career.”
Florida Energy Workforce Consortium is a state-wide organization that raises the awareness, creates the environment for the cooperation between industry and education institutions, and promotes the development of energy workforce in the State of Florida. In addition to scholarships, FEWC offers mentoring, information, and connections to the industry to foster and growth the future energy career professionals.
Tim is currently working part-time at the Florida Solar Energy Center® (FSEC®) in Cocoa, a research institute at the University of Central Florida, and attending classes at UCF’s Orlando campus.
“I come from a family of mechanical engineers, so engineering is in my blood,” said Tim Gallagher. “Working at FSEC has given me an opportunity to see first-hand the variety of jobs in the energy sector, and I’m excited about my future in this industry.”
About FEWC
The Florida Energy Workforce Consortium, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to informing people in their communities about the stable, rewarding, and well-compensated careers in the energy industry. They strive to lead the effort to support the Energy sector stakeholders by creating organized approaches to identify and meet the current and future workforce needs, by leveraging all available resources of government, industry, education, and labor in the state of Florida. Learn more: https://www.getintoenergyflorida.com
About FSEC
The Florida Solar Energy Center® (FSEC®), a research institute at the University of Central Florida, is the state’s premier energy research institution. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to advance research, development and education in solar energy, FSEC’s focus includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation research, demonstration, and education. For more information about the center, visit https://energyresearch.ucf.edu/ or call 321-638-1015.
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