15-year STEM education program has reached 2,400 schools and supported more than 16,000 educators across the state.

Georgia Power is celebrating a major education milestone: more than 1.5 million Georgia students have participated in its Learning Power program since 2011.

For 15 years, the free program has brought hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education into K–12 classrooms, helping students understand how energy is generated, delivered and used—and connecting those lessons to the world outside the classroom.

The reach is substantial.

Learning Power has served more than 2,400 schools across 155 Georgia counties, supported more than 16,000 educators, and now averages approximately 2,700 classroom visits each year.

From Classroom Lessons to Future Careers

Learning Power lessons cover energy, economics and environmental stewardship while aligning with Georgia education standards. Georgia Power’s education team—including professionals with classroom experience—works directly with schools to provide hands-on activities and resources educators can put to use with their students.

But the impact extends beyond a science lesson.

As Georgia continues to attract new residents, employers and investment, developing a workforce prepared for careers in energy, technology and other STEM fields is increasingly important to the state’s economic future.

“When students see how energy powers their lives and communities, they begin to imagine themselves in the careers that will help shape Georgia’s future,” said Jonathan King, Georgia Power’s director of education and workforce development.

That connection between what students learn today and the jobs they can pursue tomorrow makes programs like Learning Power an important part of the workforce development pipeline.

Investing Early in Georgia’s Workforce

Students encounter Learning Power throughout their K–12 education, giving them opportunities to explore energy and STEM concepts well before they make decisions about college, technical education or careers.

For employers, that early exposure matters.

A strong regional workforce doesn’t begin with a job posting. It begins years earlier—with students gaining skills, discovering industries and seeing career paths they may not have previously considered.

Georgia Power says it will continue investing in education initiatives focused on energy, sustainability and career awareness as Georgia grows.

Georgia Power is a Greater South Fulton Chamber Board Member company and Business Development Center Partner. Its investment in programs like Learning Power reflects the kind of business, education and workforce partnership that helps prepare our communities for what comes next.

Learn more about Learning Power and its free educational resources at LearningPower.org.