ComEd is launching its Solar Spotlight program designed to expose African American high school students to opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as part of its annual Black History Month celebration. During ComEd’s Solar Spotlight, more than 60 high school students will participate in the two-day educational sessions where they will interact with STEM professionals, including ComEd engineers and executives, to learn more about solar energy, famous African American STEM leaders and careers. The Solar Spotlight curriculum includes live solar demonstrations and new this year, the students will help assemble portable solar suitcases in conjunction with the team from We Share Solar. The portable suitcases include solar cells that generate energy and can become a back-up power source during emergencies for lights, cell phones and computers. The suitcases assembled by the students will be sent to local community centers and some will be sent beyond Illinois’ borders to locations like Haiti and Puerto Rico, which have been impacted by hurricanes that caused massive power outages. “We are honored to celebrate Black History Month and help African-American students in our communities learn more about career options that could make positive impact on their future,” said Anne Pramaggiore, president and CEO of ComEd. “In the next 10 years, the workforce will need 1 million additional STEM jobs and these jobs are growing faster in terms of opportunity and pay. It’s critical that we create awareness of these career opportunities and help to build a diverse workforce of the future. My hope is that one day these students will return to join the ComEd team.”