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One more reason to subscribe to Baker Hughes' Energy Forward Stories newsletter: check out this latest edition, focused on the work we do with schools and academia around the world. #BHStories #EnergizingChange #KidsInSTEM #SustainableEnergyDevelopment #WomenInSTEM #STEM #WeAreBakerHughes

One more reason to subscribe to Baker Hughes' Energy Forward Stories newsletter: check out this latest edition, focused on the work we do with schools and academia around the world. #BHStories #EnergizingChange #KidsInSTEM #SustainableEnergyDevelopment #WomenInSTEM #STEM #WeAreBakerHughes

Gonzaga’s T&D Graduate program is offering a course for engineers in the power industry that covers renewable energy and its integration into the grid. TADP 551 Renewable and Grid Integration (Jan 13 to Mar 8) Course information: An introductory course to alternative energy sources and systems. It covers briefly the traditional power generation systems, then it moves to cover the basics of alternative energy generation sources. Topics: Introduction to electricity generation, traditional electricity generation, alternative energy sources and distributed energy generation, advantages, challenges and supporting factors of renewable energy generation, PV & concentrated PV systems, wind energy conversion systems, energy storage systems, other emerging renewable energy sources like geothermal, biomass, solar thermal, ocean thermal, etc. What students say: *Honestly, this course exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed it. *The generation side of the business has always been a big gap for me in my knowledge.  *This class has provided me with a ton of valuable information that makes me feel like a more informed engineer.  *I think this class gave me a better understanding of solar and wind technology which will help me on projects at work. Students may take up to two classes as a non-matriculated graduate student. https://lnkd.in/gexE-AEK #electricalengineering #powersystems #utilities #engineering #energy #automation #microgrids #smartgrid #utilitycommunications #powerdistribution #powerengineering #substation #electricutilities #AEP #Exelon #SRP #BurnsMcDonnell #graduateschool #certificate #smartgrid #Eaton #Schweitzer #power #Entergy #SMUD

A recent report from Energy & Utility Skills has highlighted that over 150,000 new recruits are needed in the power sector by 2030. Nearly half of these will be joining straight out of school or college. Its so important that we engage with schools to raise energy literacy and bridge the skills gap in the power sector. Here are 3 ways that we use at Megawatt to engage students and spark their interest in the future of energy: 1️⃣ Interactive Learning: Students love hands-on activities. Retention of new information is significantly higher when learning through play, and games like our Megawatt card game make complex energy topics fun and accessible. 2️⃣ Real-world Context: Show how the energy industry impacts their daily lives and why they should care —whether it's powering their devices or addressing climate change. 3️⃣ Representation matters: Connect students with industry professionals who look and sound like them! Hearing these career stories builds confidence and shows students what’s possible. Engaging the next generation isn’t about ticking CSR boxes —it’s a key investment in the future workforce of the sector. #FutureOfEnergy #STEMEducation #EnergyCareers #CSR #WorkforceDevelopment

One more reason to subscribe to Baker Hughes' Energy Forward Stories newsletter: check out this latest edition, focused on the work we do with schools and academia around the world. #BHStories #EnergizingChange #KidsInSTEM #SustainableEnergyDevelopment #WomenInSTEM #STEM #WeAreBakerHughes

One more reason to subscribe to Baker Hughes' Energy Forward Stories newsletter: check out this latest edition, focused on the work we do with schools and academia around the world. #BHStories #EnergizingChange #KidsInSTEM #SustainableEnergyDevelopment #WomenInSTEM #STEM #WeAreBakerHughes

HI FRIENDS Main Character Energy University starts in 2 days. We are so excited to go on this journey. If you’ve ever worked with any of us on social media or performance - you know what I’m like and you know how passionate we are about helping make the small shifts that turn up the volume on YOU as you are right now — with your current schedule and and the tools and skills you have right now. It’s about getting in there and growing and getting 1% better each time - not waiting to show up until you cross some imaginary “good enough” line. You’re good enough RIGHT NOW. That said: this course is designed to be a year’s worth of level up in 8 weeks. We are not just teaching you skills and techniques - we are getting you to PRACTICALLY APPLY THEM and helping you when you get stuck - so when you’re done with the class you will have a powerful digital portfolio that showcases you in your best light. More importantly, YOU are the one who will be making that portfolio - meaning you will have the skills to continue to put yourself and your art out there at a pro level, as your career evolves. We are about teaching you to fish, not doing it for you. Full information at tinyurl.com/mcuniversity24 Also, feel free to DM us if you want to have a conversation. We know from our own experience that investing in your career is hard - there is only so much time and money to go around and it’s important to make sure it will be impactful. If you want to have a no-pressure, real talk conversation about whether this is right for you right now - we are around. rorie kelly Melissa Sgambati

The "great handover" is finally here it seems; I found this article interesting. In summary critical skills gap in the U.S. energy sector is being noticed amidst rapid technological advancements and soaring demand. By 2025, a shortage of 1 million STEM professionals is projected, with the energy industry needing 400,000 engineers annually but filling only a third of these roles. To address this, three strategies are emphasized: - Reskilling: Invest in adapting the current workforce, boosting productivity with potential $11.5 trillion GDP gains by 2028. - Vocational Training: Promote trade schools and community colleges as viable career paths for the "Toolbelt Generation." - STEM Education: Focus on long-term STEM initiatives. This article calls for industry and policy collaboration to address the gap, rethink education systems, and incentivize STEM and technical training to secure the energy sector's future. #OilAndGas #SkillsGap #WorkforceDevelopment #STEM #EnergyFuture

Join us at the Texas Energy Council Annual Symposium on May 2, 2024, at the Arts District Mansion in Dallas for the 12:40am panel discussion, "Raising Texas’ Energy IQ: How Can YOU Support Energy Education in Texas." This panel will focus on how the continually growing global energy needs must be balanced with environmental concerns. Alternatives to fossil fuels, such as solar, wind, hydrogen, electrification, and geothermal, push to expand their usage, using climate as a motivator for public support. The need to foster #innovation and #education in the #energy space has never been more important. This panel will dive into steps to ensure the next generation of Texans understand our energy needs, how needs are impacted by local and global economic diversities, and the benefits and environmental impacts of available energy sources. Panelist: Courtnie Bagley – Education Director, Texas Public Policy Foundation Courtnie manages curriculum development and teacher professional development efforts, working to grow Classroom:Powered and other Texas Public Policy Foundation’s energy and civics education programs, and works to ensure the best education policies are put into practice in Texas schools. Courtnie has an MAT in secondary education and MEd in instructional technology.   Panelist: Dr. Rebecca Dodge, Emeritus Associate Professor, Midwestern State University Dr. Dodge received her B.S in Geology from the The University of Texas at Arlington, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in the same from the Colorado School of Mines. She spent 14 years in the oil exploration business, applying remote sensing technology for both international exploration and environmental purposes. Dr. Dodge is a Certified Geologist in the State of Texas and is a Certified Petroleum Geologist with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG). Panelist: Pat Hardy, Board Member, Texas State Board of Education Ms. Hardy assumed office in 2003. While serving as a member of the Board, Pat continued her commitment to improving education standards in all subjects and making sure instructional materials are factual and unbiased. Hardy began her statewide involvement in education reform after being appointed by the Texas Speaker of the House to both the Texas Education Economic Policy Center in 1989 and to the state's Committee on Student Learning in 1992.   Moderator:  JP Warren – Founder, Crüe Club During the pandemic, JP recognized the importance of connections and people's networks, which led him to start several successful podcasts including "Round the Rotary", "Energy Crüe", and now "Energy Facts Chats" and form the networking groups Connection Crüe and Crüe Club, focused on E&P Operators. Connection Crüe helps companies and individuals stand out in the industry while creating unique opportunities to build lasting friendships beyond individual customers or sales. REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND OR SPONSOR --> https://lnkd.in/gTAaQP7Y

Over the last four years UH Energy and the University of Houston have developed a series of bite-sized education programs (https://lnkd.in/gSNN9WrH) that deliver knowledge and skills that can be critical for upskilling and reskilling incumbent and emerging energy related employees. Here Aparajita Datta, Stephanie Coates, Alan Rossiter, PhD, PE and I studied six programs offered. Our results evidenced that the programs (with over 96% completion rates) were : (a) successful in supporting continued education by offering new areas of knowledge and meeting students’ expectations of increased foundational knowledge and skills (b) able to provide students pathways to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to their jobs while still enrolled in the programs (c) able to enrich students in the workforce who were self-motivated to augment their foundational knowledge and develop their skills through continued education without inducement from their employers. #energyworkforce #energytransition #workforce #energy