Jesse Stebbing awarded prestigious Energy Industry Fundamentals certificate
WHS junior honored for excelling in his rigorous SENCAP study of the energy sector
Launch the media gallery 1 playerJesse Stebbing, Wahoo High School junior, has received his Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) certificate, which was presented to him last week by WHS Counselor John Harris and Southeast Community College Northern Region SENCAP Coordinator Joe Sajevic.
The certificate signifies the successful completion of the Energy Fundamentals training through his Energy Industry Fundamentals (EIF) class (ENER-1100-AC11W) at Southeast Community College, a dual-credit core course where students gain solid industry knowledge and earn college credit.
The EIF credential is a badge of honor that has been awarded to more than 3,500 students across the country who have demonstrated proficiency in their understanding of the energy sector. EIF program participants navigate energy generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure; learn about types of energy and their conversion to useable energy; explore emerging technologies; conduct case studies on business models; overview regulations and make connections to energy careers.
Throughout 130 hours of instructional time, students learn:
- Basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry
- Compliance procedures necessary to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
- Principles of electric power generation
- Fundamentals of electric power and natural gas transmission
- Standards of electric and natural gas distribution
- Entry requirements for careers in energy
The EIF program is sponsored by the CEWD, a non-profit consortium of more than 120 energy companies, associations, unions, educational institutions, and government entities working in partnership to ensure a skilled, diverse talent pipeline for the energy industry.
Earning this EIF credential allows students to differentiate themselves to employers by demonstrating their knowledge of the needs and requirements for success in the energy sector. Whether students are interested in skilled trade positions or energy careers requiring advanced degrees, the EIF credential and accompanying digital badge offer validation of subject matter comprehension and support candidacy for industry internships and careers. It’s the X-factor for showcasing interest, comprehension, and career initiative.
"I’m very proud of Jesse’s hard work and effort in this class, ultimately leading to his certificate," Sajevic commented. "His accomplishment also highlights one of the many benefits resulting from the partnership between Wahoo High School and Southeast Community College."
Congratulations Jesse on this impressive accomplishment!