Careers in Energy Week 2024
October 21-25
During Careers in Energy Week (CIEW,) Michigan’s energy companies and educators team up to create awareness for students and job seekers about the rewarding careers in the energy sector. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed this week Careers in Energy Week.
Read Full Gov. Whitmer’s Proclamation.
Watch Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist’s Congratulatory Message.
The Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC) members are proud to host the following CIEW events: members are proud to host the following CIEW events:
Friday, October 11
MEWDC Exhibiting at MiCareer Quest – MiddleMichigan
SVSU Ryder Center
Hosted by Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! and Michigan Works! Region 7B, the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium will be an exhibitor at the MiCareer Quest Middle Michigan which is designed for 10th grade students (and their teachers, counselors and career navigators) from an 11-county area including Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Iosco, Midland, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Saginaw. MiCareer Quest is an experience unlike any other career and college-readiness event – with interactive, hands-on, informational and inspiring career opportunities delivered directly to students from working professionals in high-demand industries!
Tuesday, October 15
DTE Energy Career Awareness Event (Invitation Only)
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
DTE is partnering with Henry Ford College for their 2-Day Career Expo on October 17th, raising career awareness and showcasing opportunities in the energy sector. For more information: 2 Day Career Expo | Career Services (hfcc.edu)
Wednesday, October 16 – Thursday, October 17
Henry Ford College Career Expo Collaborative Event (Registration Required)
1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
DTE is partnering with Henry Ford College for their 2-Day Career Expo on October 17th, raising career awareness and showcasing opportunities in the energy sector. For more information: 2 Day Career Expo | Career Services (hfcc.edu)
Friday, October 18
DTE Energy Women in Clean Energy Event (Private Event)
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
The Women of DTE Employee Resource Group presents Women in Clean Energy. This series is aimed at bringing a platform for women across the enterprise to chat about ‘clean energy’ and guide skillsets to others who are looking for developmental opportunities.
Monday, Oct. 21
MEWDC Careers in Energy Week Social Media Campaign Kick-Off
MEWDC will be doing a weeklong social media campaign. Check it out on our Facebook Page.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
MEWDC Career Vignettes – Virtual
OPEN TO ALL!
Four 30-minute virtual Vignette options:
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Energy Efficiency Occupations
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Clean Energy & Renewables Occupations
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. On-the-Job Training Occupations
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Energy Education & Training Opportunities
Join one or multiple sessions to learn more about career and education options in the energy industry. Click Vignette titles to access recordings.
Register NowMEWDC Exhibiting at MiCareer Quest – East
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Dort Event Center in Flint
MEWDC will be an exhibitor of this innovative, hands-on career exploration experience for thousands of high school students, teachers and counselors from Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee and Tuscola counties as they learn about today’s hottest careers from working professionals!
Learn MoreThursday, Oct. 24
Consumers Energy Event (Invitation Only)
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. • Flint Gas City
Consumers Energy will be hosting a tour of Flint Gas City. Students will learn about the various careers available in the energy industry by interacting with Consumers Energy employees. They will use hands-on simulations to detect gas leaks and more in a safe environment.
Lansing Board of Water & Light Reverse Job Fair
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • REO Depot – 1201 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910
Lansing Board of Water & Light (LBWL) will be hosting a reverse job fair for Lansing area high school students. Students will learn about the various careers available in the energy industry by interacting with LBWL employees. Interactive activities, career information, swag and snacks will be available. For more information on how your school can participate, please contact Dawn Plenar or Hillary Ackerson.
Lansing Board of Water & Light Public Job Fair
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. • BWL REO Depot – 1201 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910
Learn more about careers at the Lansing Board of Water & Light (LBWL). Representatives from the following departments will be in attendance: Transmission Distribution, Water & Steam Distribution, Project Engineering, Work Management, Operations Technology, Customer Operations, Strategic Planning & Development, Carbon Neutrality and Customer Projects/Utility Services.
Learn MoreFriday, Oct. 25
Lansing Board of Water & Light Reverse Job Fair
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • REO Depot – 1201 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910
Lansing Board of Water of Water & Light (LBWL) will be hosting a reverse job fair for Lansing area high school students. Students will learn about the various careers available in the energy industry by interacting with LBWL employees. Interactive activities, career information, swag and snacks will be available. For more information on how your school can participate, please contact Dawn Plenar or Hillary Ackerson.
Events Throughout the Week
- Traverse City Light & Power (Private Events)
- Lineworkers visiting an Electrical Occupation class at Northwest Education Services Career Tech
- Engineers visiting an Electrical Engineering class at Northwest Education Services Career Tech