[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It was not lost on us here at Cabot the day Governor Wolf put forth a severance tax on the natural gas industry to fund education reform, representatives of the natural gas industry came together to host a day long career exploration program at Valley View High School in Archbald.
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The program, called Careers in Energy, exposes students to the profound impacts of today’s energy revolution and presents many opportunities for young adults to matriculate in to good paying, family-sustaining careers, some of which are found right here in Northeast Pennsylvania.
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Students not destined for a career in the energy industry take a lot away from the program, too. For instance, everyday things like plastics, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers and even hairspray are not possible without access to affordable, abundant energy.
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To wrap up the program in a fun, engaging way, the class was split in two groups. Five students were selected to represent each group in a jeopardy style competition. Questions were derived from the material presented throughout the day.
[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image css_animation=”” image=”7427″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”https://wellsaidcabot.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_2963.jpg” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The teams volleyed back and forth, answering questions until the competition, tied, came down to the final question. Impressed by the enthusiasm of the students, Southwestern Energy decided to reward both teams (the entire 11^th grade) with a pizza party.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]For Valley View, Careers in Energy is a precursor to a much larger energy elective class offered in the fall. About a year ago the science department at the school, engaged Cabot, Southwestern Energy and the Marcellus Shale Coalition to assist with developing a unique, never before taught energy elective for junior and seniors. This new elective will offer the most in-depth educational experience into the energy industry possible.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The day was covered by several media outlets including the Scranton Times Tribune, WBRE and WNEP.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Here’s the full Generations of Energy segment by WBRE:
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_raw_html]PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly9lcGxheWVyLmNsaXBzeW5kaWNhdGUuY29tL2VtYmVkL2lmcmFtZT9hc3BlY3RfcmF0aW89M3gyJmFtcDthdXRvX3N0YXJ0PTAmYW1wO3BmX2lkPTEyMTY0JmFtcDtyZWw9MyZhbXA7c2hvd190aXRsZT0wJmFtcDt2YV9pZD01NjA2Mjg3JmFtcDt2b2x1bWU9OCZhbXA7d2luZG93cz0xIiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMzMCIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIHNjcm9sbGluZz0ibm8iPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Careers in Energy is offered in partnership with Junior Achievement and the energy industry throughout northeast Pennsylvania. In its third year, Careers in Energy has engaged over 1,000 students from 9^th through 11^th grade. The program is constantly changing to reflect the latest trends of the energy industry. If your interested in participating or hosting Careers in Energy at a High School in NE PA please contact Melissa Turlip of Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania at [email protected].[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]