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This past June, the EQT Foundation, the philanthropic extension of EQT Corporation, the nation's largest natural gas producer, awarded the Utica Shale Academy a $25,000 grant to be used for the school's heavy equipment operator and maintenance program. The academy, located in Salineville, provides a unique and vigorous learning environment through a specialized academic program which responds to employers' and industries' current and emerging and changing global workforce needs and expectations through business/school partnerships. "We are impressed with the work and dedication of the students and faculty at the Utica Shale Academy as they train the next generation of employees who will help to fuel and grow the energy industry here in Appalachia," said Ellen Rossi, president of the EQT Foundation. Pictured in front of the new Utica Shale Training Center are Carter Hill, dean of students at the Utica Shale Academy; Rossi; and Bill Watson, Utica Shale superintendent. (Submitted photo)