March 29, 2013 - Intriguing results from the 2012 ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Survey illustrates a gap between workforce skills and energy industry needs. Several initiatives in Northeast Ohio are working to close that gap. Learn More

March 27, 2013 - PES is offering up to seven thousand dollars and assistance with career experience opportunities to qualifying students! Applicants must be full-time students working towards a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., willing to take power engineering courses and have a GPA of at least 3.0. Please encourage students to visit ee-scholarship.org for more information and apply today!
Here's how it works:

• Eligible students should apply online before June 30th at
  www.ee-scholarship.org.
• Recipients will be selected by PES volunteers with industry and academic backgrounds.
• In Fall 2013, recipients will be notified of their selection and be provided with information on how to arrange for a career experience with industry-leading companies.

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February 28, 2013 - In recognition of National Engineers Week, United Illuminating Co.'s Engineering and Project Excellence group hosted an Engineers Fair Day and ice cream social on Feb. 28, to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions made by engineers. Learn More

February 20, 2013 - There is no better time to consider an energy career. Workforce development is a concern in any industry, but it's particularly pressing among energy companies. Learn More

December 25, 2012 - As nearly 40 percent of the employees in the U.S. utility and energy sector approach retirement age, Atlanta-based Southern Co. and other utility companies involved with CEWD are focused on early recruitment to help build a pipeline to careers in the energy industry. Learn More

October 16, 2012 - Avista participated in national Careers in Energy Week by giving high school counselors and teachers first-hand experience in the life of a lineworker apprentice at the Jack Stewart Training Center, Avista’s Pre-Apprentice Line School. See a photo gallery from the event and learn more

October 12, 2012 - Corporate Voices for Working Families has released their report on "A Talent Development Solution: Exploring Business Drivers and Returns in Learn and Earn Partnerships." Learn More

October 9, 2012 - With Careers and Energy Week approaching on Oct 15-21, UIL highlights the efforts of its companies (UI, SCG, CNG, and Berkshire Gas) and the Connecticut Energy Workforce Development Consortium to create jobs and provide opportunities in the energy industry. Learn More

September 29, 2012 - An education consortium comprised of five Arizona community colleges, formed as the Arizona Sun Corridor Get Into Energy Consortium (ASC-GIEC), received a $13.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to develop programs and help fulfill the state's energy industry workforce needs. The grant is part of the recent $500 million federal Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) initiative intended for the development and expansion of innovative training programs at community colleges and universities nationwide. Learn More

September 19, 2012 - Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training Administration for the Department of Labor, will keynote National Journal's summit on "Powering America’s Future By Empowering Workers." Registration is free for this event on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT) at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Learn More

September 17, 2012 - With engineering being the fastest growing occupation around the world, IEEE announces a three-step process for inspiring, engaging, encouraging, and empowering women worldwide to pursue a career in engineering and close the gender gap in STEM careers. Learn More

September 13, 2012 - Corporate Voices has released a new report (see Executive Summary) on talent development, examining the potential of "Learn and Earn" models that connect employers and education providers to give companies the skilled workers they need. Learn More

August 22, 2012 - Six previously unemployed or underemployed Hartford-area residents have secured full-time jobs after earning the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a national credential identified by CEWD as the entry-level standard for the energy industry. Learn More

July 23, 2012 - The Arizona Energy Workforce Consortium, working through Estrella Mountain Community College, launched an energy skills training program in January 2012, inspired by Get Into Energy Career Pathways pilots but separately funded through a State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) grant. Learn More

July 14, 2012 - Jane Oates, assistant secretary for employment and training in the U.S. Department of Labor, visits Pittsburgh, PA, to talk with representatives of local governments, community colleges, labor unions, and businesses about jobs in the energy sector. Learn More

July 9, 2012 - The Clinton Global Initiative has released the CGI America 2012 Meeting Report, titled "Turning Ideas into Action." Learn More

May 10, 2012 - ACT, along with a growing coalition of community colleges across the nation, is launching Tomorrow's Workforce Now, a program that aims to improve America's workforce by donating evidence-based selection tools to help thousands of employers and tens of thousands of individuals. Learn More

May 4, 2012 - The Department of Energy is hosting a "Tweet-Up" on Thursday, May 10 at 4:00pm EDT. Michelle Fox--the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Chief Strategist for Workforce and Education--will be taking questions and comments via Twitter, Facebook, and e-mail on the topic of "STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math): Investing in the Next Generation." Learn More

April 13, 2012 - Twenty Greater Hartford-area residents recently graduated from the Connecticut Business and Industry Association's first-ever Academic Skills Enhancement for Energy-Related Careers training program. The students earned their ACT National Career Readiness Certificate, a national credential identified by CEWD as the entry-level standard for the energy industry. Learn More

April 4, 2012 - The Connecticut Energy Workforce Development Consortium reports on a six-week, full-time training program called Academic Skills Enhancement for Energy-Related Careers, designed to prepare students for more advanced training and potential jobs in energy. Learn More

March 29, 2012 - The American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) Joint Member Forum (JMF), held on March 20, focused on the range of activities underway aimed at helping the nation meet President Obama's goal of doubling the credentials of the American workforce by 2020. CEWD educational consultant Valerie Taylor discusses the value of an ANSI-accredited Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate to the industry. Learn More

March 22, 2012 - From March 18-21, 2012, the second annual Building a Grad Nation Summit took place in Washington, D.C. More than 1,000 education stakeholders from 42 states came together to discuss challenges and solutions to ending America’s high school dropout crisis. Learn More

March 9, 2012 - Midwest ENERGY Association's Energetic Women is holding a webinar entitled Leadership and the Brain: Pathways to Positive Action, with Shannon Murphy Robinson and Mary Casey from Brainskillsatwork.com. The webinar will take place Thursday, March 29th at 11:30 AM central time. Learn More and Sign Up

March 6, 2012 - Electric cooperatives are helping set up programs at community colleges to prepare for a lineworker shortage. CEWD estimates that about 42 percent of all skilled lineworkers could retire by 2015. Nearly 31,000 entry-level apprentices will be needed by all utilities. Learn More

March 5, 2012 - Joe Ryzewski, co-chair of the Connecticut Energy Workforce Development Consortium, reports the series of events and activities organized by the United Illuminating Company’s Engineering & Project Excellence group to celebrate National Engineers' Week, which ran February 19-25. Learn More

March 2, 2012 - Four Gulf Power linemen will take part in the introduction of a Florida House of Representatives resolution to honor lineworkers across the state (see photo). The bill will make Aug. 26, 2012 “Lineworker Appreciation Day” in the state of Florida. Learn More

February 27, 2012 - The U.S Department of Labor announces availability of funds and solicitation for grant applications for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grants Program. Please contact Valerie Taylor at valerie@cewd.org for assistance and more information. Learn More

February 2, 2012 - Orientations are being held to determine eligibility into a new Academic Skills Enhancement for Energy-Related Careers training program. The program, which will begin February 27, offers skills enhancement to individuals living in Connecticut's Hartford and Enfield labor markets and helps prepare participants for careers in the energy industry. Learn More

January 20, 2012 - The nation's biggest employers in the nuclear industry are sending representatives to Indian River State College (IRSC) to discuss career opportunities in nuclear and recruit students. Sponsored by IRSC and Florida Power & Light, the Nuclear Science Career Awareness Open House is part of National Nuclear Science Week, a weeklong celebration focusing local, regional, and national interest on all aspects of nuclear science. Learn More

January 12, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announces the availability of Workforce Innovation Fund grants. Learn More

Conference News

• America's Promise Bulletin, March 16, 2012 - Grad Nation Summit kicks off March 18 in DC

News on Troops to Energy Jobs

• Military.com, April 30, 2013 - White House Quadruples Vet Hiring Goal
• U.S. Department of Defense, April 29, 2013 - First Lady Unveils Certification Plan for Veteran Jobs
• U.S. Department of Defense, April 26, 2013 - Official Discusses Transition Assistance Program at House Hearing
• TIME, April 25, 2013 - They're Up for the Jobs
• The Washington Times, April 17, 2013 - First Lady Touts Maryland Jobs-for-Vets Law
• The White House Blog, April 12, 2013 - Supporting our Veterans and Military Families on Campuses
• The White House Blog, April 5, 2013 - Incentivizing Employers to Hire Veterans through Permanent Tax Credits
• Fort Mill Times, March 19, 2013 - Monster.com and Military.com Release Key Findings Following National Veteran Employment Summit
• VetJobs, March 8, 2013 - Veteran Employment Situation Report - February 2013
• Fox 11 Reno, March 8, 2013 - Senator Heller Cosponsors Careers for Veterans Act
• VetNetCareerConnect, March 4, 2013 - VetNetCareerConnect Hosts Troops to Energy Jobs Panel
• Newswise, February 7, 2013 - IVMF Launches Comprehensive Employer Toolkit to Support Veteran Employment
• VetJobs, February 1, 2013 - Veteran Employment Situation Report - January 2013
• Dominion, January 2013 - Dominion releases new Troops to Energy Jobs "The Next Step" video
• Accounting Today, January 25, 2013 - Senate Bill Would Expand Tax Credit for Hiring Veterans
• Stars and Stripes, January 25, 2013 - Congress considering bills that affect veterans' benefits and employment
• United States Department of Commerce, December 12, 2012 - Remarks at National Veteran Employment Summit
• NPR, December 5, 2012 - Vets Flock to Colleges...But How Are They Doing?
• Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families Report, December 2012 - The Employment Situation of Veterans
• Inside Higher Ed, December 4, 2012 - Colleges fail to track performance of student veterans, survey finds
• eWeek, December 1, 2012 - Google Launches VetNet Site to Help Military Veterans Find Jobs
• AEP, November 20, 2012 - AEP forms new Military Veteran employee resource group
• Pensacola News Journal, November 10, 2012 - Five questions with Stan Connally, president and CEO of Guld Power Co.
• My Fox Detroit, November 9, 2012 - DTE Energy & Consumers Energy hiring unemployed veterans
• PG&E Currents, November 8, 2012 - PG&E, named one of the country's top military-friendly employers, to offer new veteran job-training courses
• Electric Light & Power, November 8, 2012 - Veterans help build Georgia Power nuclear plant expansion
• Forbes, November 4 2012 - 5 Reasons Leaders Hire Veterans
• U.S. Department of Defense, September 21, 2012 - New Transition Assistance Program set for November launch
• U.S. Department of Defense, September 20, 2012 - VA fills first phase of Veteran Retraining Program
• The Hill, September 13, 2012 - Training veterans for today's economy
• Huffington Post, September 11, 2012 - How to Attract and Hire Great Veteran Candidates
• NEMA Electroindustry Magazine, September 3, 2012 - Moving from Front Lines to Power Lines
• Nuclear Energy Institute, August 22, 2012 - Nuclear Energy Industry and Navy Establish Formal Partnership for Vets
• Washington Post, August 19, 2012 - Finding a job biggest challenge for veterans, survey finds
• Stars and Stripes, August 16, 2012 - Vets facing unexpectedly difficult transition to civilian jobs, survey finds
• Journal-Standard, August 15 2012 - Program aimed at employing veterans
• CNN, August 15, 2012 - Job-seeking veterans get help developing 'personal brand'
• Associated Press, July 24, 2012 - Troops can tout wartime skills, but some need school, training for civilian jobs they want
• Business Wire, July 12, 2012 - American Legion Applauds Passage of Vet Credentialing Act
• AOL Energy, June 5, 2012 - Why is it Difficult to Connect US Veterans with Energy Jobs?
• ABC News, June 1, 2012 - President Obama Pushes Military Credentialing to Boost Veteran Employment
• Reuters, May 30, 2012 - Veterans lose confidence in finding jobs: survey
• azcentral.com, May 26, 2012 - Businesses, non-profits work together to help vets find jobs
• USA Today, May 26, 2012 - Veterans must market themselves like civilians
• Veterans Resources, May 22, 2012 - One Day, 10 States, 26 Organizations: Dominion, Veterans, and Volunteers
• Military Spot, May 16, 2012 - VA to Retrain 99,000 Unemployed Veterans
• G.I. Jobs, November 12, 2011 - The Secret to Energy Jobs
• Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 11, 2011 - Thomas Farrell: 'Veterans can do the job'
• House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, September 13, 2011 - Committee Hosts Summit to Discuss Veteran Employment
  Photo: Genevieve Tuchow, CEWD Executive Council Chair, speaks to the Committee on Veterans Affairs
• EnergyBiz, September 7, 2011 - Troops to Energy Jobs - Employees who will be risk aware, disciplined
• White House, August 5, 2011 - Fact Sheet: President Obama’s Commitment to Employing America’s Veterans
• pnj.com, July 26, 2011 - Gulf Power joins 'Troops to Energy Jobs'
• Columbus Dispatch, July 18, 2011 - AEP to join program to link veterans to job openings
• WMIcentral.com, July 16, 2011 - APS to connect vets to energy jobs
• Energy.gov, July 14, 2011 - Secretary Chu Discusses Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative at the National Press Club
• White House blog, July 13, 2011 - "Troops to Energy Jobs" Opens New Doors for Veterans
• Roanoke Times, July 13, 2011 - American Electric Power joins job-placement program for military veterans
• Congressman Ed Whitfield, July 12, 2011 - Whitfield Applauds "Troops to Energy Jobs" Training Program
• Platts Energy Week, July 12, 2011 - Utilities turn to returning veterans to help address aging workforce
• Medill News Service, July 12, 2011 - Energy companies have jobs for veterans
• Arizona Republic, July 11, 2011 - APS plans to recruit, hire vets
• PR Newswire, July 11, 2011 - AEP to Attract Military Veterans Through Troops to Energy Jobs Pilot Program
• MSN Money, July 11, 2011 - Southern Company Helps Launch Program to Connect Veterans to Jobs in Energy
• Smart Grid, July 8, 2011 - Power Industry Launches 'Troops to Energy Jobs' Initiative
• PR Newswire, July 8, 2011 - Energy Companies Launch Troops to Energy Jobs Initiative
• Washington Examiner, July 7, 2011 - Energy companies to recruit veterans