The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities bid farewell to the students who participated in this year’s Dominion Energy Building Hispanic Talent Initiative Summer Bridge Programs with a virtual ceremony held on Aug. 11, 2026. Over 220 students served in the Summer Bridge Programs.
The participants were given the opportunity to explore STEM careers and the energy industry, as well as learn about university campus life and the rigors of higher education coursework. The Summer Bridge Programs were hosted at seven colleges and universities across the country.
At the event, Workforce Partnerships Coordinator at Dominion Energy LaTasha Corpew gave a welcome address followed by students who gave testimonials on their experience in the Summer Bridge Program.
The seven schools selected to host these programs were:
- George Mason University
- Greenville Technical College
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Sampson Community College
- University of Connecticut Stamford
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke
- University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
