Study: Rural Economies Booming Thanks to Natural Gas

For student veterans at CCAC interested in a long-term career, the energy sector is a great option.  The fact that the energy sector continues to grow jobs and economies is important.  At CCAC, our Veterans in Energy Training Project (VETP) is integral to providing linkages between student veterans and energy sector careers.  Consider the following...

"Nationally, shale gas and oil has the potential to boost our nation’s gross domestic product by between $380 billion and $690 billion. Those are huge numbers and represent almost four percent of our estimated GDP in 2020.
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Already the Marcellus Shale and related industries are responsible for 239,474 jobs in Pennsylvania, according to our state Department of Labor and Industry.
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Not every industry has the capability to make such a substantial impact on our economy. When an industry, such as energy, does have the potential, we need to encourage it. The McKinsey report makes very clear the upside, game-changing opportunities of shale gas and oil production. We would do well to encourage such a stimulus."

The full article can be found at:
http://energyindepth.org/marcellus/study-rural-economies-booming-thanks-to-natural-gas/

Introducing the Gas Technology Institute (GTI)



The Gas Technology Institute (GTI) is key to the energy sector.

The Gas Technology Institute (GTI) is a major organization within the energy sector.  GTI has a division in Pittsburgh, PA which would be good for our CCAC student veterans to check out, learn more and begin to make connections.

Solving Important Energy Challenges and
Creating Value in the Marketplace

"GTI is the leading research, development and training organization addressing energy and environmental challenges to enable a secure, abundant, and affordable energy future. For more than 70 years, we have been providing economic value to the natural gas industry and energy markets by developing technology-based solutions for industry, government, and consumers.

Our research initiatives address issues impacting the natural gas and energy markets across the industry’s value chain—supply, delivery, and end use. We offer an integrated systems perspective to expand the supply of affordable energy, ensure a safe and reliable energy delivery infrastructure, and promote the efficient use of energy resources.

GTI is an independent technology organization, established as an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. We are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code" (http://www.gastechnology.org/About/Pages/default.aspx).

 

GTI's Annual Report can be found at:

http://www.gastechnology.org/news/Documents/Annual_Reports/GTI_AnnualReport2011_fnl_lowres.pdf

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Open Jobs at Energy Sector Companies

The Marcellus Shale Coaltion is a great resource for CCAC student veterans seeking an energy sector career.  In the link below, student veterans can access specific positions currently available within Marcellus Shale companies.  If you apply, please be sure to let us know (djarvis@ccac.edu).  For grant purposes, it is important that we track the number of student veterans who are applying to energy sector positions, along with those who gain positions.

http://marcelluscoalition.org/job-portal/find-a-job/