Staying true to yourself and persevering through setbacks
Angie Gosman still remembers her first day at Louisville Gas and Electric Company. She arrived at Trimble County Power Plant in 1986 as “data entry operator 1” having just graduated from high school at age 18. No one told her what to wear, so she showed up in her business best – complete with ‘hose and heels. On day two, she traded those in for blue jeans and boots and got to work.
Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope
PPL celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with multi-cultural stories from members of its LEAD business resource group.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes: April Tou reflects on her Asian American upbringing
In this installment, PPL employee April Tou provides glimpse into the uniqueness of being Asian American.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Employees celebrate Juneteenth
PPL’s Walk a Mile in My Shoes blog series highlights the uniqueness of our employees so we can build understanding, encourage compassion and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging at PPL and in the communities we serve.
Practical ways to be a good ally for others
In honor of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, PPL employees share their views on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and provide practical ways to be a good ally in the face of adversity.
PPL engineers improve safety, operations through creativity and innovation
PPL Electric Utilities recently acquired three patents for creative solutions. During National Engineers Week, we salute them.
A lesson in courage: Civil rights activist shares her experience joining Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in historic march for equality
Thelma Brooks, mother of PPL employee, imparts lessons in perseverance and standing up for what is right – lessons that continue to inspire change today.
Weathering storms with resilience: PPL employee turns MS diagnosis into inspiring journey
Geetha Srinivasan, a PPL employee and member of the REACH BRG, has inspired many with her story. She was recently selected as a 2020 Employee of the Year by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine and was a panelist at the Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s disABILITY Summit in September. Read on as she reflects on her journey.
Turning challenges into opportunities: Puerto Rico native and PPL employee inspires others on his road to success
Enrique Rodriguez-Arce, a PPL engineer and member of LEAD, is sharing his story of turning challenges into opportunities on his road to success.
Keeping families strong
Mike Altimare, senior analyst-financial planning for PPL Services, had just learned he was going to be a first-time dad when PPL announced it was implementing a paid parental leave program for employees.