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Comment on A Perfect Storm in Energy & Education is Brewing by Business Spotlight: Prequalified Ready Employees for Power

Business Spotlight: Prequalified Ready Employees for Power — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:23:15 +0000

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Comment on A Perfect Storm in Energy & Education is Brewing by Jonathan Fisher

Jonathan Fisher — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:15:42 +0000

There is no doubt that the storm is coming and I think to some degree it is already limiting America’s energy innovation. As someone looking for a job in the industry I was amazed by the number of engineering jobs that were currently open. The situation is even more bleak for the energy industry when you take into account the fact that many graduating with the needed skills would prefer to work in the more alluring computer industry.

Given this situation I think the strategy of talking to kids at a young age is necessary. Some energy companies understand this ( http://goo.gl/BnX1n ) and some probably have yet to see the light. I can think of several other strategies energy companies could implement to fill these positions. There is no doubt that these companies must take action soon.

Comment on Japan and US Team Up to Develop Clean-Energy Tech by Gloriana

Gloriana — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:13:28 +0000

Great thinking! That really breaks the mold!

Comment on A Perfect Storm in Energy & Education is Brewing by David Barnhardt

David Barnhardt — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:56:42 +0000

Looks like you are continuing to do some great stuff in the field of training for and protecting our energy grid. Keep up the good work.
David Barnhardt

Comment on A Perfect Storm in Energy & Education is Brewing by Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:55:53 +0000

Thanks. Connecting the dots between public education K-12 and the next generation of energy workers has many levels. Some thought leaders in the industry recognize it takes years to make even the best EE grads from the best universities effective in today’s utilities. If some visionaries like Friedman are correct that Energy Technology (ET) will change the world, the economy and our lives more than the Information Technology (IT) era did, then emphasizing math and science and introducing ET concepts in K-12 will become increasingly important. Over time Middle, HS, community colleges and the Military might do well to integrate ET fundamentals in their curriculum too… Will get you a lucky PReP Intl golf hat – no problem. (Guaranteed to improve your score 3-4 strokes in both regular and disc golf!) Happy Holidays.

Comment on A Perfect Storm in Energy & Education is Brewing by Austin Caine

Austin Caine — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:37:55 +0000

Hey not a bad first blog, Matt! We always knew you’d get into this eventually! I really enjoyed that video, it was very insightful and entertaining! Say how can I get one of those PReP golf hats?