Young Professionals In Power

Human capital is an important factor in building our energy future. Gain insight and hear from electric power professionals on what skills, training and experience is needed to build a robust workforce serving the electric power industry. Panelists representing various power generation companies (including, coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear and renewable power) will share their perspectives on the importance of developing the technical and professional workforce to meet the needs of the world’s energy future.


Please join us for a lively and interactive discussion with a Q&A format.





Panelists:

 

• Christine Carpenter, Director, EPCE
• Clarence Fenner, Workforce Development, South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC)
• Duncan Nims, Regional Learning Officer, Bureau of Reclamation
• Kathy Perry, T&D Training Manager, APS

The coal-fired power industry is on track to reach a critical point in personnel dynamics during which a significant number of long-time employees with valuable corporate and industry knowledge prepare to retire. Yet, the number of young professionals entering the industry work force is not on par with the number of employee who are set to exit. This dynamic has made the importance of information exchange, mentorship, and networking amongst industry professionals of utmost importance. This presentation will discuss topics such as how the industry has changed in the last decade, the direction the industry is headed, and advice for young professionals. A round robin, Q&A, discussion session will close out the presentation.





Instructor: Priscilla Kissinger, Special Projects Manager, Carbonxt, Inc.

With the aging workforce gap it is imperative to find out what young engineers think about the power industry and what it


takes to pique their interest. If you are looking to hire someone from Generation Y and Z then listen to what these speakers


have to say. It is a new world and we need to embrace the change.

 

• Moderator

   

  • Nik Kutz, POD Training Supervisor, Omaha Public Power District
• Panelists

   

  • Mr. Brendan O'Brien, Staff Structural Engineer, Burns & McDonnell
  • Carter Bailey, Scholarship Recipient, PRB Coal Users' Group
  • Emily Kunkel, Associate, Sargent & Lundy
  • Daniel Cunningham, Winner from StudentEnergy