The report Opportunities for Energy Technology Program Graduates in Montana's Energy Industry has been released! It identifies six broad categories of job opportunities for graduates: (1) renewable installers, (2) wind farm developers/operators, (3) renewable component manufacturers/suppliers; (4) energy efficiency companies; (5) utilities/co-ops/power wholesalers, and (6) power plants/generators.
The report commissioned by The College of Technology through workforce development grant funding is a compilation of research and interviews of 36 employers in Western Montana, Northern Idaho, and Eastern Washington completed by Diana Maneta on special assignment as the Industry Liaison for the College. Research from these interviews estimate 150-250 job openings in the region over the next two years. Complete details can be found in the report available at
http://ace.cte.umt.edu/nrg/2010ManetaEnergyWorkforceReport.pdf
