Duke Energy Foundation Supports Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to Deliver Work Readiness Programs to Southern Indiana Young Adults
Author: Jillian Cantu
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Wednesday, 07 May 2025
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The Duke Energy Foundation is supporting Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s (JAKY) newest initiative focused on empowering young adults outside the traditional classroom.
Thanks to funding from the foundation, JAKY will provide hands-on work readiness programming to underserved young adults at Genesis House with an emphasis on those navigating recovery, re-entry, or life transitions. Genesis House is a transitional housing program for young women inn recovery, in Corydon.
“In recovery, we learn to rebuild stronger after our toughest challenges. Junior Achievement helps build your future, and like recovery, the skills you learn there will help you overcome obstacles and achieve your dreams,” said Tiffany Wright of Genesis House, a local JAKY partner organization. “Believe in your potential, stay focused, and never give up.”
The initiative offers engaging, real-world learning experiences that build essential career and life skills, including financial literacy, job preparedness, and personal development. Programs are delivered in community-based settings such as recovery homes, youth shelters, and workforce centers - bringing opportunity directly to those who need it most
“Junior Achievement believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances,” said Jennifer Helgeson, president of Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana. “Thanks to the continued support of the Duke Energy Foundation, we are launching this new initiative to ensure young adults in Southern Indiana have access to the tools and support they need to succeed.”
“This is a great example of collaboration among nonprofits to help address workforce challenges in our communities by offering additional work readiness support” said Lisa Huber, government and community relations manager for Duke Energy.
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