Our success relies heavily on our people. From the crews in the field to those in head office, Hydro One employees represent many cultures, backgrounds and skills. We are as diverse as Ontario, and we work together to provide Ontarians with a level of customer service they so richly deserve. 

Just as we are committed to investing in educating and training our current and future workforce, we are also committed to building our corporate reputation by investing in Ontario and its communities through the development of partnerships and initiatives. 

A number of key partnerships and initiatives were launched in 2013 to continue Hydro One’s culture of putting Ontarians first. 

## ELECTRICITY DISCOVERY CENTRE 

We broadened our longstanding commitment to electricity education and consumer engagement with the September 2013, launch of our Electricity Discovery Centre (EDC). 

The 1,000-square-foot, fully accessible mobile centre features hands-on exhibits about electrical safety, energy conservation and how we invest in Ontario’s electricity system. 

The EDC features a solar charging station, the Kids’ Electricity Safety Team Headquarters, the Time-of-Use game and videos on Ontario’s power system. The EDC travels across the province to engage and educate our customers. 

The EDC visited a number of community fairs and events throughout Ontario in 2013, including the International Plowing Match in Mitchell in September, The Association of Municipalities Conference in Toronto in December, and Alight at Night in Morrisburg, also in December. 

## WOMEN IN ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP 

In March, we announced a partnership with Ryerson University, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the University of Waterloo and Western University to increase the number of female students pursuing careers in the Science, Mathematics, Technology and Engineering fields. 

The main goal of the Women in Engineering University Partnership is to increase the number of female engineering students and graduates over the next four years. 

## LIGHTNING TRAIL RETREAT 

In August, we partnered with Northern College and the District School Board Ontario North East to host a week-long retreat in Timmins for 29 Aboriginal youth between the ages of 12 and 18. As part of Hydro One’s College Consortium, Lightning Trail provided the youth with opportunities to explore several trades and technology programs related to the electricity industry. 

Each student received a Certificate of Completion from Northern College, with three participants awarded Northern College Hydro One Aboriginal Leadership Entrance Bursaries. 

## FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS AND INUIT SCHOLARSHIP 

In June, we held our second annual First Nations, Métis and Inuit awards ceremony in Toronto to recognize the achievements of First Nations and Métis youth in the energy sector. 

The award honours youth who are attending a post-secondary program with a focus on the electricity industry, and who have demonstrated that they are leaders in the communities we serve. 

## WILLIAM PEYTON HUBBARD AWARD 

Hydro One also sponsors two academic awards for outstanding black students attending an Ontario college or university through our William Peyton Hubbard Award. 

