OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Workforce New York (OCWNY) partners with Constellation and National Grid to offer high school seniors an introduction to green energy fields. The Energy Industry Career Exploration program runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 20 at the OCWNY Career Center, 200 N. Second St., Fulton.
“This is a great opportunity for high school seniors interested in the energy industry to learn more about future career options, network with those in the field and develop their professional skills,” said Oswego County Legislator Mary Ellen Chesbro, District 10, chairwoman of the Legislature’s Economic Development and Planning Committee. “Participants can also earn $100 in gift cards each day they attend, for a total of $400 in gift cards for those who complete the program.”
The four-day event is open to high school seniors aged 18 and older who are enrolled in an Oswego County school district. The curriculum includes presentations from representatives of National Grid, Constellation and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
Along with knowledge of energy jobs and gift cards, participants will also receive a career readiness credential and certificate of participation upon completion.
“At the end of the program, students will take an ACT WorkKeys assessment to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC),” said Rachel Pierce, director of Oswego County Workforce New York. “WorkKeys and the NCRC are great measurements of what people are capable of doing in the workforce. Having this credential strengthens a job seeker’s application and supports career advancement, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.”
The NCRC is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates essential workplace skills in applied math, workplace documents and graphic literacy. It’s highly valued by employers across multiple industries as a reliable measure of workplace readiness.
Registration is required, as space is limited. To apply, email [email protected] by Monday, Feb. 9.
For more information about Oswego County Workforce New York services, call the office at 315-591-9000 or visit https://www.ocwny.org/.
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