2. The Energy Industry is expanding throughout the United States
bringing substantial job growth
Since 2002, over 2.7 million jobs throughout the country have
been created due to the exploration of natural gas deposits and
oil drilling
For this year alone, the shale boom has accounted for the
creation of 33,000 new jobs
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3. While engineers remain the top need in the industry, the
infrastructure requires the support of a variety of skilled workers
Over 30 states experienced increased oil and gas employment
numbers in the supply and service sector
Moreover, transportation and manufacturing jobs have increased in
order to meet the growing demands of the industry
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4. South Texas – Eagle Ford Shale
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Western, North Dakota – Bakken Formation
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Eastern, Montana – Bakken Formation
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Pennsylvania, Marcellus Shale
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5. The recent growth in job opportunities
currently outnumbers skilled workers
However, many professionals are looking for
the chance to break into the oil and gas
industry
• The industry offers good pay and a long career
PetroSkillsoffers comprehensive training for a
variety of highly sought oil and gas skills
6. Texas
• UT’s PETREX offers oil and gas training in Houston and Odessa
• Eagle Ford Shale compiled a list of locations where one can get oil and
gas training
Pennsylvania
• ShaleTEC Shale Training and Education Center
7. In early October, the University of Phoenix and the American Petroleum
Institute announced an agreement to provide educational opportunities for
current and potential oil and gas workers
• The agreement is a further attempt by the University to align with the efforts of
the workforce development arms of national industry association
A recommendation guide has been developed including the API
University’s Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, and
Industrial Math and Science Certificates
Both entities have welcomed the advice of industry leaders in order to
develop programs where additional training is needed
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8. Throughout the United States Oil and Gas
careers are booming
More people are moving to certain areas in
large quantities
The sudden influx in population requires even
more help outside the oil and gas industry
especially in service and retail
9. To
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