At the autumn 2022 Advisory Council meeting, the IBEW 1245 leadership was pleased to recognize the outstanding young people who have been awarded scholarships from IBEW 1245 in 2022.
Ethan Jorgenson, son of 1245 member Craig Jorgensen, who works for PG&E on the gas side, won the Weakley Line School Scholarship, and will be attending Northwest Lineman School. He is pictured here with 1245 President Cecelia De La Torre and Business Manager Bob Dean.
Kendra Anderson received the Survivor Scholarship. Her grandfather, Kenneth Anderson, worked in outside line and was a 40-year member of IBEW 1245.
Kaycee King, a 1245 member working for PG&E, won the Veterans Scholarship. King served in the Marines for four years and is a PowerPathways graduate.
Breanna-Allyssa Mertz won the Stalcup Community College Scholarship. She is the daughter of longtime 1245 Shop Steward Karen Mertz who works for PG&E in Stockton.
We would also like to congratulate the other winners who were not able to attend the Advisory Council meeting:
- Jenna McMartin, daughter of PG&E member David McMartin, and winner of the Al Sandoval scholarship
- Gabriella Ramirez, daughter of NCPA member Darryl Ramirez, and winner of the Stalcup scholarship
- Jacob Wallace, son of member Greg Wallace from SSJID, and winner of the Weakley Trade School scholarship.
Applications for Local 1245’s 2023 scholarships are now being accepted. Learn more at www.ibew1245.com/scholarships.