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Electrification of the U.S. Construction Industry
Source: Volvo Construction Equipment Several OEM's have recently announced a new partnership with the Sweden-US Green Transition Initiative to showcase the electrification of construction equipment, green infrastructure construction, and the transition to a more...
Annual Best Practices Summit agenda now available!
On behalf of the Washington Clean Energy and Construction Centers of Excellence, we are pleased to share the full Program Agenda for the 12th Annual Best Practices Summit on June 1 and 2 in the new Centralia College TransAlta Commons building. We have an exciting...
Hydropower and STEM Career Academy, June 19-23
Attention High School Students! Meet and engage in hands-on activities with mechanical and electrical engineers, plant mechanics and operators, divers, and linemen! Now is the time to apply for the week-long Foundation for Water & Energy Education (FWEE) Hydropower...
Make a difference in your community, apply for PSE apprenticeship opportunities
If you are looking for a hands-on job that may lead into an exciting and rewarding career in the electrical trades, PSE’s Pathway to Apprenticeship could be the right move for you! Puget Sound Energy is seeking people interested in qualifying for future Pathway to...
Cantwell: We must shrink the skills gap, invest in energy workforce training
Energy Department Releases New Data on Energy Workforce Employment Read DOE’s jobs report Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) applauded the U.S. Department of Energy’s new report on...
BPA apprentice positions open
Entry level jobs available within the electric power trades. Military vets encouraged to apply. Apprentice vacancies for Electrician, Lineman, and Substation Operator have been announced at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). These positions are open to apply from...
2017 Best Practices Summit
Please hold the dates for the 2017 Energy & Construction Best Practices Summit, June 1 & 2, at Centralia College in our new TransAlta Commons. This year's theme is "Solutions for a Multi-Generational Workforce," with keynote speaker Mark Taylor, an...
Energy Northwest plans largest industrial-scale solar station in state
Energy Northwest plans a first-of-a-kind solar power generating and storage facility just north of Richland, thanks to the recent award of a Washington State Clean Energy Fund grant. It will be used to demonstrate and research an improved battery system that could...
Careers in Energy Week
Careers in Energy Week is a national event sponsored each year by the Center for Energy Workforce Development to celebrate a critical workforce that provides a vital service to our nation and to raise awareness of the rewarding careers available in the energy...
Cantwell and Moniz lead discussion on energizing WA’s workforce
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Ernest Moniz convened a roundtable discussion at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on Aug. 16 to focus on new approaches and opportunities for training Washingtonians for the...