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California utilities celebrate Careers in Energy Week

Published Oct. 22, 2012
By
Christopher Sacco Contributor

Dive Summary:

  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric, and Sacramento Municipal Utility District teamed up with celebrate last week’s Careers in Energy Week by announcing an essay contest for high school students.
  • In addition to the essay contest, there was also an innovation idea challenge for college students; all the contest winners were eligible to receive up to $1,000 and had to work within the theme of how an education in science, technology, engineering or math can power the future workforce of the energy industry.
  • The Center for Energy Workforce Development has been heavily involved with Careers in Energy Week and California is the 14th state to participate.

From the article:

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joined San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) and Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to celebrate Careers in Energy Week (Oct. 15-21) by announcing an essay contest for high school students and an innovation idea challenge for community college and university students. Winners will receive up to $1,000 each. ...

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