Equitable Resources and The Delta Group Launch Mentorship Program for Area Students

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Equitable Resources Inc. (NYSE: EQT) and The Delta Group, a consulting and information technology group, have announced the initiation of a unique mentorship program for Western Pennsylvania junior and senior high school students. The program aims to provide support and assistance to students in making better career choices by establishing a relationship with an adult mentor. Students will be paired with an Equitable or Delta Group employee for a one-year period, beginning in September, and will have opportunities for internships or summer work experience. The program is part of The ASPIRE Foundation, a philanthropic group committed to furthering the educational goals of high-achieving students.

Key Takeaways:

  • The mentorship program is designed to help Western Pennsylvania junior and senior high school students make better, more informed, and higher-quality career choices.
  • The program will pair students with an Equitable or Delta Group employee for a one-year period, beginning in September.
  • Students must be nominated by their teacher to be considered for the program, and applications are due by June 15.
  • Mentorship experiences may ultimately result in internships or summer work experience for the student.
  • The ASPIRE Foundation is a philanthropic group dedicated to providing meaningful scholarship grants to high-achieving students to enable them to attend a school that might otherwise be financially out of reach.
  • Equitable Resources and The Delta Group are founding members of The ASPIRE Foundation.

Statistics:

  • The mentorship program will be available to Western Pennsylvania junior and senior high school students.
  • The program will pair students with an Equitable or Delta Group employee for a one-year period.
  • Applications for the program are due by June 15.
  • The ASPIRE Foundation has a mission to provide meaningful scholarship grants to high-achieving students.

Sources:

  • P Pittsburg Tribune - Review_php (date not specified)
  • ERI (equitable Resources Inc.), ASPIRE Foundation, Delta Group (no date)
  • Pittsburgh, May 23 /PRNewswire/ (no date)