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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.
Students
Traditional Energy Careers
- Electrical Linework
- Powerline Technology
- Energy Utility
Students
Energy Tech Specialist
- Plant Management
- Solar Installation
- Laboratory Technology
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.
More Upcoming Events
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.
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.
About this event:
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.
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.
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.
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.
request the trailer