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ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Receives Grant from The Permian Pipeliners Education Foundation to Support Student Success

ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Receives Grant from The Permian Pipeliners Education Foundation to Support Student Success

By Deira Fernandez

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ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ has received a generous grant of $10,500.00 from the Permian Pipeliners Education Foundation (PPEF) for the 2025–2026 school year. This funding will go toward supporting students pursuing careers in oil and gas, and other related industries.

The PPEF is a charitable organization that brings together professionals in the energy sector through β€œpeer-to-peer” networking. Their mission is to advance the field of pipeline engineering, and one way they’re doing that is by investing in the education of future workforce professionals through grants like this one.

β€œThe ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Foundation is extremely grateful to the Permian Pipeliner’s Education Foundation (PPEF) for helping to support scholarships and activities that support students seeking energy-related workforce and career training pathways,” ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Vice President for Advancement Rachel Gallagher said. β€œFunds from PPEF will allow the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Foundation to fund more students in need, and those who may not have other financial aid.”

The grant will help make it easier for students to earn industry-recognized certifications. It may also help provide scholarships for students enrolled in key programs connected to the energy industry. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ is proud to work alongside industry partners like PPEF to create real opportunities for students and to help meet the growing demand for skilled professionals across the industry. 

 

ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ is a leading educational institution committed to providing success through learning and high-quality education to its diverse student body. Founded in 1965, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ offers a wide range of academic programs, certifications, and services to empower students to achieve their educational and career goals.

Contact: Valerie Onsurez Gauna, Director of Engagement & Outreach, New Mexico Junior College, 575-492-2780, vgauna@nmjc.edu, or Deira Fernandez, Recruiter, 575-492-2776, dfernandez@nmjc.edu