This webinar explores the experiences and perspectives of two energy industry professionals, focusing on their: Education, training, and career path to date. Lessons learned and experiences gained along each step of the way. Critical choices made and the impacts of those choices. Current role in the industry.

This webinar features panelists from ENWIN Utilities, Seattle City Light, and National Grid. Many people reach a fork in the road at some point in their career and need to decide whether to dig into being a subject matter expert (SME) in a more technically advanced role or move into management. What are the pros and cons of each side? What goes into making that decision? If you choose to become an SME, how do you hone those skills? This webinar features a panel of 3 professionals who faced this choice and made their own decisions. Learn how they made their decisions and hear advice they offer for those facing a similar choice.

CEATI’s Young Professionals Network joined forces with the Hydropower Foundation to host a meeting on hydropower career pathways and activities. Hydropower industry trends, the future growth of hydropower jobs, current workforce demographics, hydropower resources for the workforce, and career maps were some of the topics covered and discussed among the young professionals in attendance. Attendees also had the chance to network and share knowledge with their industry peers.

The session's goal was to provide participants with the opportunity to practice public speaking skills in an intimate setting, sharing brief presentations on their topic of choice. Two presentations were made to the group: “Funicular Application for a Hydropower Station” and “The KHNP Hydropower Business Sector.”

Featuring Raymond Lings, CEATI Technical Advisor, this session focused on the long-term career destination of defining your own career path. Some insights shared with attendees included: Find balance between being a specialist and generalist. Don’t let a difficult direct manager become a distraction. Focus on the broader industry – Build “your brand” outside of your employer (e.g., participate in industry standards, working groups, CEATI, etc.). Develop a network of mentors – they are excellent sounding boards and a potential source for your next career journey “waypoint.” Be clear about your weaknesses and develop an approach to address or minimize them.