Cooperative Careers Camp welcomes more than 60 students to learn about energy careers through hands-on demonstrations
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, jobs in the energy industry are growing 25% faster than overall employment in the country.
“We are seeing a generation of skilled workers retiring from our industry,” said Great River Energy Talent and Outreach Partner Heather Bittle. “Now is the time to spark an interest in energy careers among teenage students who are starting to think seriously about what lies ahead after high school.”
In late June, Great River Energy hosted a day-long camp focused on careers in the electric utility industry. More than 60 high school students visited Great River Energy’s Elk River campus for an introduction to the wide range of job opportunities available in the field.
Great River Energy employees provided interactive presentations and offered hands-on demonstrations of the type of jobs that go into powering homes, businesses and communities.
“Energy careers are challenging, exciting and rewarding — and many of them do not require a four-year degree,” said Great River Energy Field Services Manager Melissa Philips. “Some of these Career Camp students will go on to careers in our industry, but all of them left the camp with a better understanding of all that goes into the electric service that powers their communities.”
Great River Energy offers information and resources to young people considering careers in energy at greatriverenegy.com/powerfulpotential.
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