AKRON,
Ohio, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy
Corp. (NYSE: FE) has donated $100,000
to support Akron Public Schools'
efforts to bolster student success at Garfield High School through
its new FirstEnergy Power Charge Program, which incentivizes good
behavior and decision making at school.
Akron Public Schools' College
& Career Academies use interventions and support tools to
contribute to enhanced student behavior and academic success. These
methods set clear guidelines and expectations for students,
enabling them to earn reward points through positive behaviors,
including punctuality, adherence to dress code and the use of
appropriate language.
Lorna Wisham, vice president
of Corporate Affairs and Community Involvement and president of
FirstEnergy Foundation: "Our contribution will usher in
transformational change within the overall school environment and
enhance students' personal development in and outside of the
classroom. The program recognizes successful students
systematically, creating a positive academic culture while reducing
disruptive classroom behaviors."
The FirstEnergy funds were used to purchase software that
enables Garfield students to digitally manage their reward points
and track balances. Students can redeem accumulated points at the
FirstEnergy Power Charge school store for items like snacks and
school merchandise. The program also integrates financial literacy
for students, allowing points to be saved for significant rewards
such as prom tickets or other school events.
Beyond the classroom benefits, the FirstEnergy Power Charge
Program aligns with the company's commitment to prepare more
students with skills and positive behaviors that contribute to the
region's future workforce, including at FirstEnergy.
Akron Public Schools
Superintendent David
James: "Thanks to FirstEnergy, our Garfield
students are experiencing a new approach to learning that is
creating opportunities they may not have previously imagined. The
new Power Charge program further encourages our students to be
positive contributors at school and among society."
Headquartered in Akron, FirstEnergy has long supported
Akron Public Schools. Through its
FirstEnergy Academy of Emerging Technology and Design at
Garfield High School, company employees offer students
instructional support and real-world learning opportunities in
areas of business management, energy and environmental
protection, information technology and more.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and
operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form
one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems,
serving customers in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West
Virginia, Maryland and
New York. The company's
transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of
transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at firstenergycorp.com and on X,
formerly known as Twitter, @FirstEnergyCorp.
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