Empowering the
future of energy
together.

Organization

Our Purpose

We develop clear, robust pathways for students to pursue energy careers and to increase enrollments in energy training programs, thereby expanding the pipeline of skilled workers ready for employment or promotion.

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Students


Renewable Energy Careers

  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Biofuels
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Explore careers

Students


Traditional Energy Careers

  • Electrical Linework
  • Powerline Technology
  • Energy Utility
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Students


Energy Tech Specialist

  • Plant Management
  • Solar Installation
  • Laboratory Technology
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Educators

Educator Resources

Participate In Workshops

  • Training from experts
  • Hands-on experience
  • Professional networking

Receive Exclusive Materials

  • Classroom presentations
  • Curriculum
  • Lab kits

Financial Assistance

Participants should check with your School Secondary Perkins Coordinators for financial assistance.

What's Happening

More Upcoming Events

Location:

Central Lakes College 1830 Airport Road
Staples, MN 56479 United States

Time:

September 22 @ 9:00 am - 2:15 pm

About this event:

September 22 @ 9:00 am - 2:15 pm

Central Lakes College

1830 Airport Road
Staples, MN 56479 United States
320-221-0219
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Location:

Great River Energy 12300 Elm Creek Blvd N
Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369 United States

Time:

September 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

About this event:

Join the Energy Center of Excellence and the Minnesota Energy Consortium in our Bi-Annual “State of Energy” meeting. This time we will be hosted by Great River Energy in Maple Grove Minnesota.

Agenda and RSVP to come. Please email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list and receive the agenda and updates.

Location:

Southwest Minnesota State University 1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258 United States

Time:

September 27 @ 9:15 am - 12:30 pm

About this event:

Since 2002, a number of education and workforce agencies, along with regional businesses, have cooperated to provide regional “Career Exploration Days” for high school students. Today the event has evolved into a highly interactive “Career Expo”.  Hundreds of business, agency and education volunteers work together to provide this opportunity for high school students, adult basic education students and various SW MN Workforce Center participants … and nearly 2,000 participate annually and each year the number and type of interactive exhibits expand to better meet the needs of schools and students from the region.

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September 29 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About this event:

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October 1 @ 8:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm

About this event:

Powering our future is up to all of us. During Minnesota’s Careers in Energy Month the Minnesota Energy Consortium invites communities to engage and explore how to participate in the future energy workforce. Visit a generation site, meet with an industry partner, attend a career event, check out the lab space at your local Minnesota State institution or attend a virtual session to see if a high demand and high paying career in energy is right for you.

There are currently over 121,402 employees supporting and servicing all Minnesota’s power needs across the state. In 2021 we saw jobs in the energy sector increase by 2.5% thanks to historic federal and state investments in our future these numbers will continue to grow. As we move to achieve the state’s goal of 100% clean energy by 2040, we are creating space for new and growing industries.

As a result, the Minnesota Energy Consortium continues to build community for our utilities, state colleges and universities, state agencies, unions, and community organizations to ensure and develop a skilled and knowledgeable energy workforce.

We hope you’ll consider exploring what a career in energy might look like for you by attending an event virtually or in person. You can find a calendar of all the events being hosted this month at energycareersminnesota.org all month long.

Careers in Energy Month is organized by the Minnesota Energy Consortium and the Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence.

Location:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Granite Falls, MN 1593 11th Ave.
Granite Falls, MN 56241 United States

Time:

October 17 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

About this event:

A top priority for Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence has been program development to prepare technicians for the energy production and transmission industries. Degree programs cover the broad spectrum of energy production technologies including biodiesel, ethanol, fossil fuels, natural gas, power line transmission, solar, and wind.

We engage with industry, enhance education, and inspire students through a variety of activities and partnerships.

Powering our future is up to all of us. During Minnesota’s Careers in Energy Month the Minnesota Energy Consortium invites communities to engage and explore how to participate in the future energy workforce. Visit Minnesota West Campuses to see if a high-demand and high-paying career in energy is right for you.

As a result, the Minnesota Energy Consortium continues to build community for our utilities, state colleges and universities, state agencies, unions, and community organizations to ensure and develop a skilled and knowledgeable energy workforce.

Location:

Minnesota West Community and Technical College 1011 1st St W
Canby, Minnesota 56220

Time:

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

About this event:

A top priority for Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence has been program development to prepare technicians for the energy production and transmission industries. Degree programs cover the broad spectrum of energy production technologies including biodiesel, ethanol, fossil fuels, natural gas, power line transmission, solar, and wind.

We engage with industry, enhance education, and inspire students through a variety of activities and partnerships.

Powering our future is up to all of us. During Minnesota’s Careers in Energy Month the Minnesota Energy Consortium invites communities to engage and explore how to participate in the future energy workforce. Visit Minnesota West Campuses to see if a high-demand and high-paying career in energy is right for you.

As a result, the Minnesota Energy Consortium continues to build community for our utilities, state colleges and universities, state agencies, unions, and community organizations to ensure and develop a skilled and knowledgeable energy workforce.

Location:

Time:

October 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

About this event:

A top priority for Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence has been program development to prepare technicians for the energy production and transmission industries. Degree programs cover the broad spectrum of energy production technologies including biodiesel, ethanol, fossil fuels, natural gas, power line transmission, solar, and wind.

We engage with industry, enhance education, and inspire students through a variety of activities and partnerships.

Powering our future is up to all of us. During Minnesota’s Careers in Energy Month the Minnesota Energy Consortium invites communities to engage and explore how to participate in the future energy workforce. Visit Minnesota West Campuses to see if a high-demand and high-paying career in energy is right for you.

As a result, the Minnesota Energy Consortium continues to build community for our utilities, state colleges and universities, state agencies, unions, and community organizations to ensure and develop a skilled and knowledgeable energy workforce.

Educators

Energy Science Trailer

The trailer is available to come to your school. The trailer features lab activity kits for solar, wind, and hydro energy generation and much more. The trailer itself is equipped with a cabin size solar generation system.

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