Why an Energy Career Academy?
What is the Energy Industry? Energy sources: –49.7% coal –19.3% nuclear –18.7% natural gas –12.3% other* *U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, 2005.
What is the Energy Industry? $268 billion in revenue in 2005* Employs 400,000 people** Types*** –72.2% shareholder-owned –12.3% cooperatives –11.1% municipals –4.4% other * Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, **Source: Key Facts About the Electric Industry, Edison Electric Institute, ***Source: Edison Electric Institute Business Information Group
Benefits of Energy Industry Jobs to Students Jobs not outsourced Exciting, technology-driven positions “Living” wage Outstanding benefits Room for growth Jobs make a difference in the world
Academy Benefits to the School Tying in to an already existing academy Adds another choice to the menu of career academies at the school Our company will promote and support the program
How would it be structured? 10 th Grade: take technical courses; take field trips to our company; learn about the company culture 11 th Grade: take additional technical courses; begin mentoring program; we provide guest speakers; start capstone project
How would it be structured? 12th Grade: finish energy curriculum; take pre-employment tests; intern at the energy company
What will we, as partners, contribute? Offer workshops to help teachers learn about the energy industry Sponsor a special monthly activity at the school Start a mentor program Sponsor field trips Host a career day for teachers
What will we, as partners, contribute? Serve as advisors to academy teachers Donate materials and supplies when requested Offer summer internship opportunities Host an annual award program to recognize successes Provide shirt and hard hat to students
Next Steps Review curriculum Finalize a timeline for developing, announcing, and launching the program Complete paperwork required by the school and the district to add the academy Propose a budget and work into the school’s funding cycle