July 14, 2025

ComEd Education | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt5

37 minutes

In this powerful episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S8:Pt5, we sit down with Jessica Rojas from ComEd to explore how the Powering Lives Community Center and other ComEd education programs are lighting the way for students, families, and future energy professionals. From interactive K-12 field trips to immersive college experiences and STEM scholarships, ComEd is building a brighter, more inclusive energy future. Jessica shares stories, insights, and opportunities that empower lives and communities across the region.

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🗣️ Topics Covered:

Powering Lives Community Center and its mission

Hands-on STEM field trips for K–12

The “Our Energy, Our Future” interactive exhibit

Internship, scholarship, and college prep programs

How inclusion and equity are central to ComEd’s vision

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