The first in a four-part energy workshop series entitled Energizing our Workforce was held April 17 at Stone Child College in Box Elder. UM-COT Adjunct Professor, Dr. Ashley Preston, was a featured presenter for the initial session entitled "Renewable and Alternative Energy Careers in Montana." Dr. Preston discussed renewable energy education in Montana, job opportunities, available training resources, and the need for education in emerging industries. Dr. Preston serves as Director for the Energy Technology Program at The University of Montana.
Other presenters for this session included: Pat Wise from the Governor's Office of Economic Development, Wendy Kleinsasser and Dave Ryan from WindPark Solutions America, Michael Radecki from Western Power Administration, Barbara Stiffarm from Opportunity link, and Bobbi Jo Favel from Chippewa Cree Energy Corporation.
“Energizing our Workforce” is organized by Stone Child College in partnership with Opportunity Link and The University of Montana. It is paid for in part by a USDOL WIRED grant from the Montana Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Montana Department of Labor. All workshops are FREE and OPEN to all.
WORKSHOPS SERIES
Opportunities in Oilseeds and Biodiesel Production
April 24 & 25
Site visit on April 25 to Earl-Fisher Biofuels (Chester, MT) and MSU Northern's BioEnergy Innovation and Testing Center
Wind Energy Careers and Wind Montana Project
May 1 & 2
The Future in Solar and Geothermal Energy
May 15 & 16
Educator Training on Energy Development in Montana
May 22 & 23
For more information, call 265-3699. Full agendas are available online: http://www.opportunitylinkmt.org/whatsnew.php
http://www.opportunitylinkmt.org/downloads.php
