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Clean Energy Careers

KEEP: Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program - www.uwsp.edu/keep

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KEEP would like to acknowledge the land and water in what is now called Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point occupies the ancestral and contemporary lands of the Menominee and Ho-Chunk People. Please take a moment to acknowledge and honor this Menominee and Ho-Chunk land and the people who have worked to sustain it for many generations.

Acknowledge Indigenous Homeland we are on...

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Notes for teachers

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EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP

Learn how Wisconsin’s transition to a clean energy economy is accelerating new career paths.

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Slipstream partnered with KEEP, WPPI Energy, and Xcel Energy to create education videos in support of local schools and to encourage young minds to consider career opportunities within the energy sector - especially the clean energy space. Join us for a behind the scenes look into some of the careers on the front line of the clean energy future and the people that are making an impact every day here in Wisconsin.

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CD3.a: Students will investigate the world of work in order to gain knowledge of self in order to make informed career decisions.

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CD3.b: Examine and evaluate opportunities that could enhance life and career plans and articulate plans to guide decisions and actions.

Wisconsin Common Career Technical Standards

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WHY a CAREER in CLEAN ENERGY?

In 2019, the governor of Wisconsin set a goal that all electricity consumed in the state be one-hundred percent carbon-free by 2050.

The transition to a clean energy economy is accelerating new career paths in the clean energy industry.

The job market for these careers is taking off and wages are excellent.

These careers provide workers with the opportunity to make a living while serving their community and helping Wisconsin meet its clean energy goal.

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LESSON 1: Leading the Way With Policy

Lesson Objectives:

  • I can describe Wisconsin’s clean energy goal for 2050 and what the goal means for Wisconsin.
  • I can identify steps Wisconsin needs to take to meet the clean energy goal.
  • I can explain some of the challenges Wisconsin will face working towards the 2050 clean energy goal.

Learn more about Wisconsin’s Clean Energy policy by watching “Leading the Way With Policy” the kickoff video to the Clean Energy Careers video series produced by a collaboration between Slipstream and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP).

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LESSON 2: Clean Energy Career Exploration

Lesson Objective:

  • I can describe a clean energy career and the skills needed to be successful in it.

Select two Clean Energy Careers from the following slides.

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  • Explore the links on the slides (career profile and career map) and watch the Slipstream videos on the featured career. (All career videos can also be accessed on the Slipstream Clean Energy Careers video series webpage.)
  • Complete a Career Exploration worksheet for both of the careers you explored.

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FEATURED CAREER - Solar Energy Technician

A solar energy technician is responsible for the construction, repair, maintenance and general operation of solar energy systems.

Learn more about solar energy technicians:

View a Solar Career Map:

Watch a solar energy careers video:

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FEATURED CAREER - Solar Project Manager

A solar project manager coordinates the workers and materials involved in a solar installation project.

Learn more about solar project managers:

View a Solar Career Map:

Watch a solar energy careers video:

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FEATURED CAREER - Solar Site Assessor

A solar site assessor evaluates sites for solar potential. They can evaluate sites in-person or remotely.

Learn more about solar site assessors:

View a Solar Career Map:

Watch a solar energy careers video:

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FEATURED CAREER

Fleet Superintendent - Electric Vehicles

A Fleet Superintendent plans, directs, manages, coordinates and supervises programs for the acquisition, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of fleet vehicles.

Lesson 2

Learn more about fleet superintendents / managers:

Watch a video on the role of fleet superintendents and use of electric vehicles

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FEATURED CAREER

Fleet Technician - Youth Apprentice

A Youth Apprenticeship integrates school-based and work-based learning to instruct students in employability and occupational skills defined by Wisconsin industries.

An Automotive Technician diagnoses vehicle malfunctions, performs appropriate repairs and recommends/conducts regular vehicle maintenance.

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Learn more about youth apprenticeship:

Watch a video on the role youth apprenticeship - fleet technicians and electric vehicles:

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Learn more about automotive technicians:

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FEATURED CAREER - Lineworker

A lineworker installs and repairs cables, wires, and other critical energy transmission and distribution equipment.

Learn more about lineworkers:

  • Get Into Energy Get Into STEM

View a Lineworker Career Roadmap:

  • Get Into Energy

Watch a video on clean energy careers in electric power:

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FEATURED CAREER - Electric Superintendent

An electric superintendent supervises the planning and installation of electrical systems in new or existing construction.

Learn more about electric superintendents:

  • Get Into Energy Get Into STEM

View a Lineworker Career Roadmap:

  • Get Into Energy

Watch a video on clean energy careers in electric power:

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FEATURED CAREER - Home Performance Consultant

A home performance consultant designs and installs whole-house energy measures that increase the performance of homes.

Learn more about home performance consultants:

View a Green Buildings Career Map:

Watch a video on clean energy careers in building performance:

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FEATURED CAREER - Energy Auditor

An energy auditor conducts onsite energy audits and assessments to determine the current energy performance of a home.

Learn more about energy auditors:

View a Green Buildings Career Map:

Watch a video on clean energy careers in building performance:

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FEATURED CAREER - HVAC Service Technician

Precision tune-up specialists diagnose and repair a wide variety of heating and air conditioning systems. This job is also referred to as HVAC Service Technician.

Learn more about Precision Tune-Up Specialists / HVAC Service Technicians:

View a Career Map for Careers in Climate Control Technology:

Watch a video on precision tune-up specialists:

  • Slipstream HVAC Careers

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FEATURED CAREER - Healthcare Facilities Operator

A healthcare facilities operator provides direction, coordination, and supervision related to the operations and maintenance of building systems.

Learn more about healthcare facilities operators:

View a Green Buildings Career Map:

Watch a video on clean energy careers in healthcare:

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FEATURED CAREER - Hydro Operator

An operator is in charge of operating, controlling, and monitoring the equipment that generates power in any power plants, including hydro plants.

Learn more about Plant Operators:

View a Plant Operator Career Roadmap:

Watch a video on Careers in Hydropower:

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LESSON 3: Chippewa Valley Technical College

Lesson Objective:

  • I can explain the role Chippewa Valley Technical College plays in helping Wisconsin achieve its 2050 Clean energy goal.

Watch the Exploring the Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Electric Power Distribution Program video.

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Select one of the following Wisconsin Technical College programs to explore before answering question 5 on the Clean Energy CVTC Worksheet

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DEBRIEF

Class Discussion:

  • Does a career as in Clean Energy interest you? Why or Why not?
  • Do you possess any of the skills needed to have a successful career in Clean Energy?
  • How are workers in the Clean Energy sector helping Wisconsin meet the 2050 Clean Energy Goal?
  • Are there other steps that you can take to help Wisconsin meet the 2050 Clean Energy Goal?

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Clean Energy Career Mini Lessons

Don’t have time to do the entire 3-Lesson Clean Energy Careers Bundle?

Consider using one of these Clean Energy Careers Mini-Lessons:

Careers in Hydropower

Careers in Solar Energy

Clean Energy Career: Healthcare Facilities Operator

Careers in Energy Distribution

Careers in Energy Auditing/Home Performance

Accelerating Careers in Electric Vehicles:

Careers in HVAC

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Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP)

What does KEEP do?

  • KEEP leverages teacher education to improve and increase energy literacy in Wisconsin's K-12 schools as a means of contributing to statewide energy savings.

What is KEEP?

  • Partnership between Wisconsin utilities and the WCEE within the CNR at UWSP�

www.uwsp.edu/keep

Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP)

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KEEP: Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program - www.uwsp.edu/keep

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WISCONSIN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - www.uwsp.edu/wcee

Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education

Created in 1990, the WCEE envisions an actively engaged, educated population who create and maintain sustainable human and natural communities.

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Mission: Provide leadership and resources to advance education for sustainable human and natural communities.

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This slideshow can also be accessed

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https://bit.ly/CleanEnergyCareers