South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is proud to announce the establishment of the ExxonMobil Endowed Scholarship, a generous contribution of $20,000 from ExxonMobil, aimed at supporting students pursuing careers in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology at the College’s Gulf Area Campus in Vermilion Parish. This partnership reaffirms SLCC and ExxonMobil's commitment to fostering education and building a skilled workforce in the local community.
Dr. Vincent June, Chancellor of South Louisiana Community College, expressed his gratitude for ExxonMobil's support, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with ExxonMobil in providing our students with the opportunity to excel in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology. This endowed scholarship will open doors for aspiring students and empower them to contribute to the growth and sustainability of our local industries."
The endowed scholarship will be eligible for one-to-one state matching funds through the Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund (BoRSF). Once fully matched, the funds will be invested, and annual scholarship disbursements will be made from the income. The scholarship will live in perpetuity, and over time will assist hundreds of students majoring in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology.
Recently, ExxonMobil announced a carbon capture project that will transport and store up to 2 million metric tons a year of CO2 from CF industries' manufacturing site in Donaldsonville, and up to 800,000 metric tons a year from Nucor's direct reduced iron facility in Convent. This aligns with Louisiana's ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.
Carbon capture and storage are pivotal technologies in the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions, and ExxonMobil focuses on making them accessible to hard-to-abate sectors which include transportation, manufacturing and power generation.
“We recognize the important role education plays in the development and deployment of lower-emission technologies,” said Joe Colletti, ExxonMobil, Louisiana Asset Manager. “This scholarship provides students with the resources needed to excel and cultivates the next generation of skilled professionals to further establish Louisiana as a leader in the energy sector for years to come.”
Louisiana is also home to ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge integrated refining, chemicals, and lubricants complex, which stands as the state's largest manufacturing employer. The ExxonMobil Endowed Scholarship is a significant step towards ensuring a bright future for students pursuing careers in Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology. SLCC extends its heartfelt appreciation to ExxonMobil for their dedication to education and the community.
Pic (l to r): SLCC Chancellor Dr. Vincent June, SLCC IAMT Instructor Jed Patout, ExxonMobil’s John Diez, SLCC Gulf Area Campus Director Lawana Stokes, ExxonMobil’s Brandon Maxwell, and Vermilion Parish Police Juror Ron Darby