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First Choice Power Sponsors 100 GED Tests Across the State GED Scholarships Available at Galveston College, Cypress Fairbanks ISD

Irving, TX (PRWEB) March 26, 2008 -- First Choice Power is helping 100 Texans take their General Education Development Tests (GED).

The First Choice Power GED Scholarship will give qualified customers and community members wishing to get their GED an opportunity to do so. First Choice Power GED scholarships are available at Galveston College and Cypress Fairbanks ISD.

"At First Choice Power, we know that a GED can open doors for higher education, jobs and promotions," said Michael Swart, vice president of marketing, "We want to help open those doors."

The GED scholarship is one of the many First Choice Power community programs that focuses on education and economic vitality in the communities it serves.

"The goal of the First Choice Power GED Scholarship program is to help our customers and community members achieve their educational and career goals in efforts to enhance their quality of life," Swart said.

First Choice Power partnered with the Texas Education Agency to offer the GED scholarships at testing centers across the state.

"This is a great way to support the community," said Paris-Ealy, GED state administrator. "It's an opportunity to provide additional training, further education, and job advancement for First Choice Power customers. For others in the community, it is simply the proof they need to validate the importance of education for themselves, their families, and their community. We appreciate First Choice Power being a leader in helping the community take advantage of this GED opportunity."

Galveston College and Cypress Fairbanks ISD are accepting applications for GED scholarships. For more information, contact:

- Galveston College at (409) 944-1290

- Cypress Fairbanks ISD at (281) 517-6353 or (281) 897-3859.

For more information on how First Choice Power supports the communities it serves, visit www.FirstChoicePower.com/community.

About First Choice Power

Based in Las Colinas, Texas, First Choice Power is one of Texas' largest retail electric providers. It is one of four subsidiaries of PNM Resources, an investor-owned energy holding company with more than $6.1 billion in total assets. First Choice Power is committed to Simply Better prices, programs, customer care and community involvement. For more information, visit www.FirstChoicePower.com.

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