by Lauren Owings | May 13, 2022 | Our People, Planet
This week, Andrea Crawford, wind technician at Gratiot Wind, was featured in Roadtrip Nation’s new documentary, “Skill Shift.” The documentary explores how people are finding the education, training, and opportunities they need to succeed in the future of work,...
by Robin Runyan | Nov 15, 2021 | Education & Employment, Our People, People
National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to share the many reasons why apprenticeships are a great way to get into a well-paying career. Apprenticeships provide a critical talent pipeline into careers where there is a great need, like in the energy industry. An...
by Robin Runyan | Oct 21, 2021 | Education & Employment, Our People, People
Every year during Careers in Energy Week, Oct. 18-22, we reach out to students and job-seekers across Michigan to spread awareness about the great opportunities in energy. Throughout the week, energy companies virtually open their doors to students and adults across...
by Diana Christensen-Clark | Sep 15, 2021 | Our People, People, Your Neighborhood
“The most challenging aspect to losing my vision is all of the extra preparation and creativity that has to go into so many things,” said Sam Tocco, a student co-op with Regional Relations. “It can’t be overstated how much you constantly have to prove yourself in so...
by Diana Christensen-Clark | Mar 10, 2021 | DEI, Our People, People
About a year and a half ago, during workforce reviews in 2019, Rita Lucaj, manager, Human Resources Client Relations and Ryan Stowe, vice president, Distribution Operations, highlighted a need to increase diversity in hiring for front line operations jobs. To address...
