“You’ve got to invest in yourself for your business to be prosperous,” – Corey Johnson, Water Operations Manager.
On April 18, OUC inspired 16 students from its Pre-Apprenticeship Program to persevere in their classwork for a rewarding future.
OUC Strategic Partnership & Projects Manager, Alandus Sims, began the evening with a brief introduction, hinting at future post-graduation growth opportunities at OUC.
Corey Johnson, OUC Water Operations Manager, spent the remainder of the presentation expressing his passion for mentorship. Reflecting on lessons learned and steps taken to achieve his personal and professional goals, Corey championed the enduring value of education and hard work.
Before the event concluded, Corey shared his son’s achievements in OUC’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program and reiterated his intention to hire a graduate from the program as an apprentice. Corey then took questions from the event’s attendees.
OUC’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program is one of many that advances the education pillar for OUC’s Empowerment Zone. Launched in 2019, the Empowerment Zone was founded to provide community support and encourage economic prosperity in the 32805 area, which has one of the highest disconnection rates in OUC service territory.
Interested in learning more about OUC’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program? Visit ouc.com/empowerment.
Get Involved! Email OUCempowerment@ouc.com on how you can support the Empowerment Zone today.
Corey Johnson, OUC Water Operations Manager, speaks to OUC’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program students and faculty.
