"Careers in Energy Week" proclaimed by WA governor

Governor Gregoire has proclaimed Oct. 17 – 22 as Careers in Energy Week to promote the need to build a smart-energy workforce. Washington joins 11 other states in supporting the national drive, coordinated by the Center for Energy Workforce Development. Washington’s events are coordinated by the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy, a Centralia College partnership.

Four events throughout Washington will engage high school students and counselors in activities to support Careers in Energy Week. The events include:

Explore Careers in Energy at RETC/Satsop, Oct. 13. One hundred...