Education + Training
Find Your Pathway into Energy
There are many learning pathways one can take that will lead to a fulfilling career in energy, many of which offer on-the-job training and certificate programs. Apprenticeships and entry-level jobs are accessible with trade and skilled certification that can help you jump start your career
.There are many opportunities to explore with a pathway that will work for your schedule, learning style and goals. Explore careers, and connect with programs that help you start your career in energy.
Want to Receive Hands-on Training? Enroll in an Apprenticeship
What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid position in which one learns from a mentor on the job, equipping them with the experience needed to transition into a new entry-level career.
Explore ourpartners and members across Michigan to see what companies have available.
Visit our events page see where you can go to talk with a representative from a company.
Skilled Trade Training and Certification
The energy industry welcomes critical thinkers and natural problem solvers from any educational or career background with transferable skills. There are hundreds of entry-level positions with different levels of career advancement potential that do not require college degrees or a high tuition.
Job Titles
These are a sample of job titles. Learn more about different ways you can work in the energy industry at Explore Careers.
- Electrician
- Groundman
- Field Services Technician
- Fuser
- Industrial machinery mechanic
- Mechanical Maintenance Planner
- Power distributor and dispatcher
- Wind turbine technician
Take this short quiz to match your interests with available jobs and careers.
What to Pursue and Obtain
Depending on the job, there are certification and trade programs that help you you build the skills you need to start your career right away and grow within the industry.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Industry Sector Bootcamp
- National Career Readiness Certificate
- Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Fundamentals in Electricity
- Lockout-Tagout Certification
Learn From Our Partners
Whether you’re in high school or thinking about what to do next, there are programs available across Michigan that help you get a job in the energy industry.
Discover Energy Programs from MEWDC Member Educational Partners:
Secondary Education
Post-Secondary Education
Alpena Community College
665 Johnson St.
Alpena, MI 49707
- Utility Technician Associate Degree
- Utility Technician Certificate
Grand Rapids Community College
143 Bostwick Avenue NE
Grand Rapids MI 49503
- Pre-lineworker Program
- Energy Trades Pathway Program
Henry Ford College
5101 Evergreen Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48128
- Power and Trades Pathway Program
- Electrical Engineering and Technology Associate Degree
Jackson College
2111 Emmons Road
Jackson, MI 49201
- Consumers Energy Empower Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Program
- Energy Systems Program
Lansing Community College
600 N. Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
- Electric Utility Lineworker Program
- Energy Management Program
MIAT College of Technology
2955 S. Haggerty Road
Canton, Michigan 48188
- Energy Technology Associate Degree
Mott Community College
1401 E. Court St.
Flint, MI 48503
- Electric Lineworker Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program