Menu Open Search My Account Diversity & Inclusion Cleco is committed to building a diverse work force and creating an inclusive work environment. For Cleco, diversity is the representation of many different types of employees. When people think of diversity, they often think of demographics like race or gender. However, diversity is much more than that. Diversity includes characteristics such as ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, experiences, education, values, backgrounds, ideas and knowledge from various groups in our workplace. To us, inclusion means valuing, understanding, respecting and allowing these diverse voices to contribute a perspective not yet considered. When you proactively pursue both diversity and inclusion, the outcome will almost always lead to new discoveries, more creativity and solutions to problems that benefit everyone. D&I Goals Utilize inclusive hiring and development practices to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Value differences and embrace diverse perspectives. Create an inclusive environment where every employee feels welcomed and respected. Broaden our diverse networking partnerships in the communities we serve. Cleco Announces its Power of a Promise Scholarship In October 2020, Cleco announced its new Power of a Promise Scholarship which includes full tuition, books, a stipend for incidentals and a paid internship at the company’s Brame Energy Center near Boyce, La. The Power of a Promise Scholarship is part of Cleco’s $1.0 million commitment to Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) to help fund training, curriculum development and scholarships. The scholarship also is designed to help economically disadvantaged, female and minority students who plan to attend CLTCC in Alexandria. “While Cleco has funded and continues to fund different types of scholarships to help students from all backgrounds, this scholarship is part of our commitment to build a diverse workforce and create an inclusive work environment,” said Normanique Preston, chief human resources and diversity officer. “A percentage of our donation to CLTCC will be used to award diversity scholarships to minority students which will create educational opportunities for women and other under-represented populations whose total household income is at or below the poverty level, provide hands-on training for successful entry into the workforce and provide a path to rewarding careers with competitive salaries.” Click here to learn more Cleco Wins Procter & Gamble Diversity and Inclusion Award Cleco was honored with the Procter & Gamble Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2020 Bizzy awards hosted by the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce. The Bizzy's recognize businesses, nonprofits and individuals in the region who imagine, design, invest, build and provide quality jobs. Procter & Gamble established the award in 2020 and chose Cleco as its first recipient. “This is a new award in the Bizzy competition, and it was an honor to present it to Cleco and recognize their commitment to diversity and inclusion in our community,” said Taylan Uras, Alexandria plant manager for Procter & Gamble. “On behalf of Cleco, I would like to thank Proctor & Gamble for highlighting our diversity and inclusion efforts,” said Normanique Preston, chief human resources and diversity officer. “We’re committed to hiring diverse employees and building an inclusive work environment because we believe this strategy will lead to better employee engagement, more innovation and higher customer satisfaction, all of which will make Cleco an even stronger company.” RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Manage/Create My Account Storm Center Rates, Billing & Payment Service Requests Energy Efficiency & Renewables Interconnections New Construction FAQs COMMUNITY Corporate Giving Cleco Sponsored Events Economic Development Energy Matters Newsletters SAFETY & EDUCATION Storm Safety Indoor Safety Outdoor Safety Kids Safety Programs NEWSROOM Press Releases Media Contacts Digital Library & Brand Guidelines ABOUT Our Company Vision & Values History Leadership & Governance Careers Generation Assets Becoming a Supplier Regulatory SEC Filings Investor Information 2030 Donahue Ferry Road PO BOX 5000 Pineville, LA 71361 tel: 800-622-6537 Copyright 2020 | Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC | All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map Visit the Cleco Facebook Page Visit Cleco LinkedIn Visit the Cleco YouTube Channel