June 2025 Newsletter
New Leadership Team Announced for CEWD
CEWD has announced the new leadership team that will guide the organization’s work to develop a highly skilled energy workforce. Mark Lindgren, Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications and Chief Human Resources Officer, Ameren Services, has succeeded Sheila Rostiac, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer as CEWD Board’s Chair. Melanie Berman (NiSource), Daniella Piper (NYPA), and Tracey Steiner (Rappahannock Electric Cooperative) will serve as Vice Chairs. Several new individuals will bring new voice and vision to CEWD’s work. Learn More.
Reminder: Call for Nominations for 2025 Impact Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Impact Awards that honor excellence by individuals, companies, and consortia affiliated with CEWD for their leadership of workforce development initiatives that will have a lasting impact on the development of a highly skilled talent pipeline for the energy sector. Recognition will be offered for community engagement, personal leadership, corporate leadership, veterans’ programming, and difference making work by an energy consortium. Learn more here. Submissions are due by September 30. The deadline will not be extended.Two Limited Opportunities for Non-CEWD Members
CEWD’s extensive work to support the industry’s workforce development priorities is supported primarily by membership contributions. If you are not yet a member of CEWD, we are proud to offer two opportunities to “get to know us.”
- Join CEWD now through the end of December at prorated membership rates. (That’s 50% off the published dues.) Contact Kristin Rhodenizer to learn more.
- Become a Troops to Energy Jobs Supporter and enjoy access to resumes (currently over 700!) posted by veterans interested in energy careers and have jobs from your applicant tracking system posted on our Troops to Energy Jobs job board. Contact Rosa Schmidt to learn more.
Recommended Reading: Can US Infrastructure Keep Up with the AI Economy?
As the industry works to understand the implications of increased power needs related to AI and its associated infrastructure, workforce development professionals are grappling with workforce implications. Deloitte’s 2025 AI Infrastructure Survey examines gaps and solutions. Learn more.
CEWD Brings Energy Careers to Life at Skills USA
Thanks to support of the Meet the Moment Campaign, CEWD hosted a booth at Skills USA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference to introduce students and educators to careers in energy, highlighting the new Energy and Natural Resources Career Cluster. This event targets an audience used to competing in skills-based competitions focused around the 16 legacy clusters. Housed in the “try-a-skill” area, booth visitors enjoyed a variety of hands on experiences to connect with the industry. Thank you to these companies for bringing the industry’s career opportunities to life:
- Amatrol
- BSmart Home Solutions
- G-Data Lab
- IBEW Local 84
- IWNL Energy
- Southeast Connections
- Southern Company Nuclear
What's Up? News Updates
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