A $7,500 grant from Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) will fund a pilot program by the Kern Economic Development Corporation designed to encourage girls to consider careers in the energy industry.

Kern EDC says the program, the ÒAlliance of Women in EnergyÓ (AWE) will promote innovation-centered education and increase economically disadvantaged female studentsÕ achievements in science, technology, engineering and math courses.

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