Guam Power Authority Partners with University of Guam for Internship Program

The Guam Power Authority (GPA) has announced a new partnership with the University of Guam (UOG) to provide internship opportunities for college students interested in careers in the power utility industry. GPA and UOG signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the GPA Workforce Internship program, which aims to build and support careers for local college students and the local workforce.

The internship program offers opportunities for UOG students to gain hands-on experience in various areas of the power utility, including engineering, cybersecurity, human resources, and finance. Participants will have the chance to work alongside GPA professionals and learn about the inner workings of Guam's primary power provider.

Why this matters: This partnership between GPA and UOG represents an important investment in Guam's future workforce. By providing local college students with valuable experience and exposure to careers in the power utility industry, the program helps develop the skills and knowledge needed to support Guam's critical infrastructure and drive economic growth.

GPA is currently accepting applications for the internships until May 2, 2024. Interested UOG students can visit the GPA website for more information and to apply. "We are excited to partner with the University of Guam to provide these internship opportunities for our local college students," said GPA General Manager John M. Benavente, P.E. "This program is an investment in our future workforce and in the continued reliable service we provide to the people of Guam."

Key Takeaways

• GPA and UOG partner to offer power utility internships for college students.
• Internships cover engineering, cybersecurity, HR, and finance at GPA.
• Program aims to develop local workforce skills for Guam's power infrastructure.
• GPA accepting applications until May 2, 2024 for UOG students.
• Partnership is an investment in Guam's future workforce and reliable power.