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Tag: outreach

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Encouraging girls to get involved in engineering

OPPD's Women's Network and OPPD's Society of Engineers partner on Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, encouraging students to consider education and career opportunities in the field.

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Students get the inside scoop on energy, utility jobs

OPPD and the Metropolitan Utilities District joined forces for OPPD’s annual Careers in Energy event. Employees from both companies visited Omaha's Westview High School to talk about the paths to and benefits of careers in energy and utilities.

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Helping our neighbors, one house at a time  

OPPD employees and other volunteers join Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's Rock the Block event to help make a difference for Bellevue homeowners.

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Maha Festival a zero-waste success

OPPD was the sustainability sponsor for this year’s festival, which drew more than 11,500 people ended up as one of Nebraska’s first large-scale zero-waste events.

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Employees serve communities on Day of Giving

OPPD’s commitment to its core values benefited several local nonprofit organizations as employees volunteered for Public Power Day of Giving.

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Legacy leads to an OPPD career

Perseverance was the key for Miguel Rojas-Hammond, a graduate of the Legacy program who kept trying until he found the right fit with OPPD.

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