The Power Industry has faced significant challenges in recent years and is actively seeking skilled workers to help meet those challenges.  The job opportunities for top-paying, exciting careers has never been better.

Our mission at the Utility Education & Training Alliance is to provide a collaborative network between utilities, colleges/universities and associations.  Our goal is to connect a diverse pool of technically skilled job seekers with high-wage, long-term career opportunities in the Power Utilities Industry.

Feel free to browse this site and explore.  For specific information about exciting job openings that are available now, follow the links for the particular utility you are interested in pursuing.

For the list of members click here.

Upcoming Events

3rd Quarter UETA meeting is August 20, 2008 at the Wilsonville Training Center. 

If you desire a video hookup, please contact Pat Hatleli at pat.hatleli@pgn.com or call at (503) 582-5000 to make connection plans.


Industry Partners

UETA Industry Partners have joined our Alliance because they believe it will give them a competitive edge in the marketplace. They have become convinced that fostering strong ties between industry and education is the best strategy for developing a robust pool of skilled workers--workers who are trained to lead the Northwest Power Industry into a healthy future.
If you are interested in working in the Northwest Power Utility Industry, a promising career may await you at one of our Industry Partners. To discover more about the specific career opportunities and benefits of each Industry Partner, click on the links below:

 

Academic Partners

UETA Academic Partners have joined our Alliance to enhance the career placement opportunities for their students. They believe educational courses and programs that are targeted toward real-world job positions in the Power Utility Industry will give their students a competitive advantage when entering the job marketplace.

 

Associate Partners

UETA Associate Partners are trade associations and other organizations with similar goals. Like UTEA, they have a vision for strengthening the Power Utility Industry in the Pacific Northwest, and throughout the world.


Avista Utilities


Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)


Chelan County PUD

Idacorp Logo
Idaho Power


Northwest Natural

PacifiCorp Logo
Pacificorp

PGE Logo
Portland General Electric (PGE)


Puget Sound Energy (PSE)


Southern Cal Edison (SCE)


Terasen Gas


Centralia Community College


Center of Excellence


Chemeketa Community College and TED Center

Smart
Clackamas Community College


Clark Community College


Eastern Oregon University -
Portland Campus
Eastern Oregon University -
Salem Campus


Marylhurst University


Oregon Institute of Technology


Portland Community College


Portland State University


Wenatchee Valley College


Willamette University


Business Education Compact


Brighter Minds Training


Northwest Public Power Association


Western Energy Institute

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