Energy Engagement, Leadership, and Careers (ELC) Program

The Energy Engagement, Leadership, and Careers (ELC) Program at the University of Wyoming's (UW) School of Energy Resources will lead in the development of a skilled energy workforce, engage industry stakeholders, empower communities by incorporating local knowledge into program development and research, advance social science capacity building, and inspire the next generation of leaders through innovative education.

Energy ELC will focus on several key areas:

Energy workforce development in existing and emerging industries
Innovative energy-focused K-12, community college, undergraduate education, graduate education, and continuing education for working professionals
Meaningful engagement with energy communities and tribes
Capacity-building social science research
Energy Leadership

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Energy Workforce Development

Pioneer workforce development strategies that align with the evolving needs of existing and emerging energy sectors.

Energy Education at All Levels

Develop innovative and forward-thinking education programs at all levels to cultivate future leaders in the energy sector.

Engagement with Energy Communities

Empower energy communities to embrace and benefit from emerging energy technologies.

Social Science Research

Lead in the application of social science methodologies to address the societal dimensions of emerging energy technologies and inform capacity building for energy communities.

Energy Leadership

Develop and train the next generation of innovative, forward-thinking, and conscientious energy leaders.

Mission & Objectives

The Energy ELC Program will work toward the development of a skilled energy workforce; engage industry stakeholders; empower communities by incorporating local knowledge into program development and research; advance social science capacity building; and inspire the next generation of leaders through innovative education.

This program will streamline the School of Energy Resource’s (SER) engagement and workforce development efforts and collaborate with SER's centers, University of Wyoming's organizations, and community colleges across Wyoming.