Alabama Power is in the Top 10 nationally for support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in a study published by U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine.
The survey of college deans at 14 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology-accredited HBCUs puts Alabama Power among some of the nation’s largest companies.
Alabama Power is No. 9 in the list headed by Lockheed Martin Corp. which is followed by Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Chevron, Shell Oil, 3M and Exxon Mobile.
Siemens comes in at No.10, followed by Procter & Gamble, Xerox, Booz Allen Hamilton, Harris Corp, IBM, Southern Company, Jacobs Engineering Group, Huntington Ingalls Industries and, rounding out the Top 20,
BAE Systems.
“Supporting the HBCUs is essential to the development of our nation’s potential,” said Tyrone Taborn, publisher of the Baltimore-based magazine. “HBCUs have produced many of America’s leaders across all professions, and continue to be an engine of economic growth, both in the surrounding communities and for the graduates of the institutions.”
College deans were asked to list the corporate and government or nonprofit organizations providing the most support to their schools. The education leaders considered the following factors: support for infrastructure modernization and enhancement, research and mentorship projects, participation on advisory councils, faculty development opportunities, scholarships, student projects, stipends, co-ops and career opportunities.
Nearly 90 companies and governmental agencies were cited for their support of HBCUs.
Career Communications Group (CCG) is the leader in celebrating diversity and promoting equal opportunity for minorities and women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Taborn said. CCG provides leadership in talent management and career development, enabling employers to recruit, retain and recognize highly qualified minorities.
Schools surveyed included Alabama A&M University and Tuskegee University.
