The energy and utilities sector covers a variety of career options and occupations in the areas of electromechanical installation and maintenance, energy and environmental technology, public utilities, and residential and commercial energy and utilities. Middle schools, high schools, regional occupational centers and programs, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities provide education and training programs supporting the energy and utilities industry sector and prepare students for the vast scope of job opportunities that are encompassed by this industrial technology education sector.
Currently, there are more than 20,000 students enrolled in high school and Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCP) courses related to energy and utilities. Nationally approved industry standards are regulated by law as to their content.
Energy and Utilities Organizations/Resources
California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA) (Outside Source)
Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) (Outside Source)
Energy and Utilities Industry Sector Program Summary
Upcoming Events
| Date(s) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 2008 | California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium Conference | Radison Hotel Fresno, CA |
| April 2008 | California SkillsUSA State Conference | Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, CA |
| April 2008 | Industrial and Technology Education Conference | Kansas City, MO |
| June 2008 | National SkillsUSA Conference and Competition | Kansas City, MO |
| September 2008 | California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium Institute | Petaluma, CA |
| December 2008 | California Industrial and Technology Education Consortium Institute | To be determined |
Contact Information
Energy and utilities is administered by:
California Department of Education
Secondary, Postsecondary,
and Adult Leadership Division
Regional Occupational Centers and Programs and Workforce Development
Unit
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dennis J. Guido, Ph.D., Administrator
916-322-5050
dguido@cde.ca.gov
Clay Mitchell, Consultant
916-445-5568
