College Level Programs
Edison views 21st century workforce preparation as a key business imperative and is committed to helping ensure that Southern California students gain the academic and technical skills to succeed in a competitive job market.
Green Jobs Education Initiative
The Green Jobs Education Initiative helps students pursue education in green jobs fields. Edison's commitment of $1 million provides grants of $100,000 each to 10 California community colleges that offer green jobs training programs. To qualify, students must live in the Edison service territory (PDF), demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled in green-jobs fields of study such as renewable energy generation, transportation and alternative fuels, green building and energy efficiency, or biofuels production. This program is funded by Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison, and not by utility customers.
To learn more or to participate, inquire at any of these participating colleges:
- Cerritos College, Norwalk
- Cerro Coso Community College, Ridgecrest
- El Camino College, Torrance
- Golden West College, Huntington Beach
- Long Beach City College, Long Beach
- Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Los Angeles
- Rio Hondo College, Whittier
- San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino
- Ventura College, Ventura
Powerline Mechanics Training
Edison works in close partnership with the East Los Angeles Skills Center (ELASC), a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, to educate students with the skills and knowledge needed to launch careers in the electricity industry, at minimal cost to participants. More than 200 students have successfully completed the Powerline Mechanic Certificate Program. Learn more or register.
College Summer Internships
Each summer, Edison welcomes college students as interns. To qualify, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Apply online during the months of November and December at www.edisonjobs.com; to find internship opportunities search for keywords "summer internship." Additional qualifications may apply. Learn about our College Relations.
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