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Energy is a diverse field, with many job opportunities. Working in energy can mean working for utilities, for gas and oil companies, for government and research groups, for energy education or environmental regulation agencies, for nonprofit energy awareness and conservation organizations, or for many other energy related agencies.

Below is a collection of books and internet resources on careers in energy. There are literally thousands of employment-related web sites on the Internet. This list is not extensive but it might give you a flavor of what kind of jobs are out there and the best strategies for pursuing one. Also feel free to check out the KEEP Staff page where you will meet not only the full-time KEEP Staff, but the adjunct faculty and other energy professionals that teach our courses as well as do many other energy-related activities.

Career Information
American Geologic Institute
www.agiweb.org
 
Canadian Centre for Energy
www.centreforenergy.com
Contains descriptions of occupations in the energy industry, including management, professional, technical, sales and service, trades and laborers.
 
Canadian Environmental Careers Resource Manual
http://www.schoolnet.ca/home/
This online career guide was written by the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO). It has descriptions of careers, lists of career resources and tips for job-hunting. Not just for Canadians!
 
Environmental Career World
http://environmental-jobs.com/
A Web site of environmental and natural resources job information and career news. They give tips for job-hunting, career research and a list of current job openings.
 
Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)
http://www.eco.org
ECO is a national, nonprofit organization. They set up paid internships, give career advice, offer career publications, and do research and consulting.
 
Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
http://www.jets.org/
Opening the world of engineering and technology to students, parents, and educators.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_economy.html

National Society of Professional Engineers
http://www.nspe.org/em-home.asp
Employment information for engineers. 
 
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Has descriptions of all kinds of jobs, future employment trends, salary information and more. Do a keyword search on "energy."
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm
Has articles about geography, agricultural, and green careers.

Oil Industry Jobs
www.oil-industry-jobs.com/

Oil Rig Jobs
www.oil-rig-jobs.com

Society of Petroleum Engineers
www.spe.org
 
The Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Take a practice SAT, and get college and career advice.

Wisconsin Association for Career & Technical Education
www.wacteonline.org/

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Education Information

The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is well-known for its College of Natural Resources, the largest and premier undergraduate institution for natural resources in North America.

Center for Continuing Engineering Education
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CCEE
The University of Milwaukee offers many training classes for engineering professionals.

Directory of Energy-Related Graduate Programs in U.S. Universities
http://sol.crest.org/renewables/grad/index.html

This describes the variety of careers available in the energy field and lists all the grad schools that offer training in energy. Included are the University of Wisconsin's Energy Analysis and Policy Curriculum and the Wisconsin Solar Energy Lab.
Engineering Career Services
http://www.engr.wisc.edu/services/ecs
Career guidance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Engineering Department.
 
Energy Management Program
http://lanecc.edu/instadv/catalog/science/programs/energy.htm
Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, offers a two-year associate's degree in energy management. Be sure to take a look at their recent graduates!
 
Financial Aid Information Page
http://www.finaid.org
Sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administators. Features a searchable database of over 180,000 private-sector financial aid sources, and much much MUCH more.

Wisconsin Association for Career & Technical Education
www.wacteonline.org/

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Employers

Alliant Energy
http://www.alliantenergy.com/stellent/groups/public/documents/pub/car_cjo_index.hcsp

Fort Collins Light and Power
http://www.fcgov.com/jobs/
This Colorado utility has a page describing various utility jobs.
 
HVAC jobs and resume bank
http://www.mepatwork.com/
The Career Matchmaker for contractors, wholesalers, building managers, and manufacturers in the HVAC, refrigeration and energy management controls industry.
HVAC/R Professionals
www.hvacagent.com
HVAC/R Professionals...HVAC Agent is like a "Professional Sports Agent" for the HVACR Industry. It's their job to scout the best opportunities for you.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/lab/hr/jobs.html
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a government owned contractor operated research facility.
 
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
http://psc.wi.gov/
The state utility regulator hires people to analyze rates, to do engineering studies and to audit utility records, among other things.
 
Utility Business Education Coalition
http://www.ubec.org
Find out how utilities are partnering with other businesses and schools to improve education and provide students with employable skills.
Books
  1. Opportunities in Energy Careers. Woodburn, John, 1992, National Textbook Company.
  2. Science & Engineering Research Semester. 1993, Department of Energy, (Videotape).
  3. Directory of Energy Related Graduate Programs in U.S. Universities 1992, Energy Commission.
  4. See also: Career Exploration in the Resources section of this Web site.

Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715-346-4770.

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