SJI recently presented its Employee Resource Group, the South Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE-SJC), with a donation check totaling $49,930 from the company’s annual employee giving campaign as part of a Lunch & Learn event held at SJI’s headquarters in Folsom.
The Lunch & Learn event was the kickoff of AABE’s 2026 Scholarship Application Program for students matriculating into college and technical schools who are interested in STEM-related areas of study.
“We are deeply grateful to our dedicated SJI employees for championing our mission to expand access to higher education in both colleges and technical schools,” said Will Smith, AABE South Jersey employee executive sponsor and vice president of Executive Succession and Development at SJI.
“Their generous contributions will directly fund scholarships that empower students to pursue their academic and career aspirations. This collective commitment reflects the heart of our organization, and we are truly honored by the generosity of our team.”
“AABE works tirelessly to provide students with opportunities that help advance their educational and professional aspirations,” said Lisa Cottman, president of AABE-SJC and talent attraction program manager at SJI.
AABE is a national organization focused on ensuring that African Americans and other minorities can provide input in the development of energy policy regulations and environmental issues, supporting professional development and providing scholarships and service to the community. The group is open to all employees of SJI.
