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Electric Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution (including Wind Power)

Click here to see a video of a wind technician at workThis industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in generating, transmitting, and/or distributing electric power. Establishments in this industry group may perform one or more of the following activities: (1) operate generation facilities that produce electric energy; (2) operate transmission systems that convey the electricity from the generation facility to the distribution system; and (3) operate distribution systems that convey electric power received from the generation facility or the transmission system to the final consumer.

Click here to read High Energy: A Guide to Finding Your Place in the Renewable Energy FieldA Guide To Finding Your Place In The Renewable Energy Field
Mention "renewable energy" and "Minnesota" in the same sentence, and you probably think of ethanol or biodiesel. But there's more going on in alternative energies than making fuel for cars. Biomass, wind energy, and solar power have also experienced serious growth in recent years. The result: jobs. Minnesota is a hotbed of renewable energy resources, and Minnesota West is training the workforce to lead the charge. Want to learn more about today's energy sector and how to find your place in it? Read this web book from Minnesota West, a comprehensive community & technical college with five Southwestern Minnesota campuses and three learning centers. The High Energy publication was made possible in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Click here to see the Wind Energy Renewable Career Pathways brochureMinnesota Renewable Career Pathways: Wind
By the year 2020, Minnesota's largest electric utility will produce 30 percent of its power with renewable resources. By 2025, all Minnesota utilities will produce 25 percent of their power using renewable sources. Minnesota is the fourth largest wind energy producer in America. Minnesota is among the top 10 states in the nation with the best wind energy potential. The Wind Energy Career Pathways brochure contains information on the workforce needs of the wind power industry including construction, manufacturing, maintenance, and development.

Minnesota Energy Careers website
Click here to visit ISEEK's Minnesota Energy Careers website Find energy careers you'd like, explore careers in energy, and energy industries. The Minnesota Energy Careers website (www.MnEnergyCareers.org) serves Minnesotans interested in energy careers. If you are a student, job seeker, or career changer, the website can help you research energy careers, learn about energy education options, and find Minnesota energy employers. The Minnesota Energy Careers website offers career descriptions in four main energy industries: traditional electric utilities, renewable energy generation, electric and gas distribution, and energy efficiency building operations.

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Occupations in Demand for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution
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Wind Energy Technicians & Mechanics
125
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100.0%
125
Associate degree
Electrical Powerline Installers & Repairers
50
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17.1%
97
Power Plant Operators
70
NA
15.0%
53
Customer Service Representatives
670
13.6%
879
Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment
NA
NA
8.7%
29
Meter Readers, Utilities
40
NA
-19.0%
9
First-line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installation, & Repair Workers
240
0.7%
205
Electrical Engineers
50
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7.3%
38
Electricians
150
One
3.0%
289
First-line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers (Line Managers)
540
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0.7%
258
Industrial Machinery Mechanics &
Fluid Power Technicians
320
14.4%
259
Control & Valve Installers & Repairers
70
NA
-7.8%
16
General Maintenance & Repair Workers
440
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4.9%
90
General & Operations Managers
750
-4.1%
534
General Office Clerks
1,560
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7.6%
1,402
Executive Secretaries & Admin. Assts.
640
9.1%
308
Electrical Engineering Technicians
50
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-6.2%
41
Accountants & Auditors
490
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7.9%
373
Office Managers
640
0.4%
312
Management & Market Research Analysts
140
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7.2%
209
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development
1st Quarter 2009 Median Salary Data from the Minnesota Salary Survey for Region 6W and Region 8
Current Demand Data from the Occupations in Demand Tool for Region 6W and Region 8
Projected Employment Data from the 2006-2016 Minnesota Employment Projections Program for Southwest Minnesota

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