This time around she’s on hand to discuss energy jobs, innovative programs like First STEP through the Lansing Board of Water and Light, inspired by the upcoming Careers in Energy Week.

Energy Jobs, innovative programs and Energy Week (Oct. 16 to 20).

According to the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium, Michigan’s energy industry accounts for more than 116,000 energy-related careers with total demand projected to increase by 7.5 percent between 2020 and 2030.

○ Possible career paths include:
■ Lineworker.
■ Wind Turbine Service Technician.
■ Utility Technician.
■ Pipefitter.
■ Power Plant Operator.
■ Electrical Engineers.

● Programs throughout the state of Michigan address the current and future workforce issues that are crucial to building and sustaining Michigan’s energy industry.

○ Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC) is an industry-led partnership of more than 50 representatives of industry, workforce, education and
veterans.

○ The BWL’s 1st STEP — or the School to Training and Employment Program — gives Lansing-area high school seniors a work-based learning experience and an opportunity to obtain the skills to enter the workforce.

■ Graduated over 150 students.
■ Hired more than 20 full-time employees.
■ Awarded over $225,000 in scholarships since 2008.

○ Teri, please provide any additional information about energy week and energy jobs in the Lansing region.