Engage with Educators
CEWD connects industry partners and academic institutions to strengthen the future energy workforce. Through partnerships, programs, and resources, we make it easier for educators and employers to work together to prepare students for energy careers. Explore our education-focused resources below.
Connect with Classrooms through EnergyConnector
EnergyConnector is a matchmaking platform designed to foster meaningful connections between energy industry partners and educational institutions – supporting the delivery, enhancement, and sustainability of Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) education.
The platform’s goal is to strengthen and expand connections between industry partners and educators. If your company already has relationships with academic institutions, this platform will help you extend the reach and impact of your workforce development efforts.
By joining today, your organization will help shape the future of workforce development in the energy sector.
Looking for more information on EnergyConnector? Read our information sheet for industry partners.
Working Together with Education
As the energy industry looks to address its aging workforce and the need to fill talent gaps, building a resilient talent pipeline requires engagement with educators and students. Organizations need to connect with students early in their careers to attract interest and help build the necessary skills. This proactive engagement will save time and resources for recruiting and new-hire training, positively build your corporate brand, and improve employee retention. Some of our recommendations even offer tax advantages, allowing you to continually reinvest in your growing organization.
CTE programming is only made possible with the support of active and invested industry stakeholders, and with the overwhelming benefits it brings back to you, we hope our “Engage” resources show why and how your organization should get involved today. Use our guides below and learn how to:
- Bring Impact as a Guest Speaker (presentation materials also provided)
- Engage Students in Unique & Creative Ways
- Plan & Host a Student Field Trip
- Advance Education with Philanthropic Support
- Maximize Impact with Collaborations
Additional resources to enhance classroom presentations can be found here. And as you collaborate with education partners, inform them on all our Get Into Energy Educator Resources!