INGAA Foundation Youth Engagement Toolkit 2 – High School & Early College

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The INGAA Youth Advocacy Toolkit 2 targets students in high school and their first years of college, as well as a more general population, to provide more in-depth information about energy, the natural gas industry, and job opportunities available in the natural gas sector.

Educational materials:

Slide deck & Script

Energy Careers in natural gas:

INGAA Foundation Careers in Energy Social Media Toolkit

Career Materials – Presentation & Script

INGAA Energy Careers FlyerDownload

Additional resources:

Atlanta Gas Light Safe Digging Arcade*

Teach your kids gas safety at the interactive Safe Digging Arcade and access additional safety activities.  

#energy #activity

Center For Energy Workforce Development

The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) website is a resource for addressing the workforce needs of the energy industry. It offers information on training programs, career opportunities, and industry initiatives to build a skilled, diverse workforce. The site includes resources for educators, employers, and job seekers, along with updates on industry events and workforce development news.

#energy #careers #flyers

Colorado Energy Conversation: Context for Classrooms & Our Neighbors

Presentation from 2021 cover forms of energy we consume, products from oil and gas, and a classroom exercise.

#energy #presentation

Energy Ecosystem Foundation

Engaging education on balancing energy and the environment. Free resource for teachers; aligned with high school social and science curricula; neutral and fact-based information; promotes critical thinking.

#energy #education #environment #video #activity #flyers

Energy Future Initiative

The Energy Futures Initiative is a Washington-based nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition. EFI conducts rigorous, science-based analysis to identify the fastest pathways to a low-carbon energy transition.

#energy #environment

Energy Information Administration (EIA)

The EIA, or Energy Information Administration, is a statistical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy that collects, analyzes, and disseminates energy information.

#energy #data

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. At laboratories located throughout the nation, we identify and try to solve environmental problems. To learn even more, we share information with other countries, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and other agencies.

#environment #data

Get Into Energy  

Get Into Energy offers information about careers in the energy sector, emphasizing the variety of job opportunities and training programs available. It provides resources for students and job seekers to explore and prepare for energy industry roles. The site aims to promote workforce development and highlight the importance of energy careers in powering the future.

#energy #careers

International Energy Agency (IEA)

The IEA provides authoritative analysis, data, policy recommendations and solutions to ensure energy security and help the world transition to clean energy.

#energy #data

Kinder Morgan Energy Realties

Solving for Climate Change and Human Development Starts with a Clear Understanding
of the Facts.


All forms of energy will continue to play a critical role in advancing global climate objectives, while also providing billions of people with access to affordable energy. This is a complex problem that cannot be solved with the flip of a switch, and hydrocarbons will remain critical for decades to come.

#energy #environment

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

At the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), we focus on creative answers to today’s energy challenges. From breakthroughs in fundamental science to new clean technologies to integrated energy systems that power our lives, NREL researchers are transforming the way the nation and the world use energy.

#energy

Pipeline Association for Public Awareness
The Pipeline Association for Public Awareness website provides educational resources on pipeline safety, emergency preparedness, and excavation guidelines. It includes tools like a pipeline locator, safety videos, and materials for public officials and emergency responders.

#pipeline

Pipeline 101*
The Pipeline 101 website provides an overview of energy pipelines, detailing their importance, safety measures, and operational processes. It covers topics like pipeline locations, construction, maintenance, and environmental safeguards. The site aims to educate the public on the critical role pipelines play in delivering energy and supporting the economy.

#pipeline #safety

Student Energy

Student Energy is a global youth-led organization empowering the next generation of leaders who are accelerating the transition to a sustainable, equitable energy future. We work with a network of 50,000 young people from over 120 countries to build the knowledge, skills, and networks they need to take action on energy. Student Energy collaborates with governments, companies, and organizations to facilitate meaningful youth engagement and mobilize resources to support youth-led energy solutions.

#energy #video

Switch Energy Alliance

Switch Classroom is a completely free, video-based, online learning platform providing an unbiased, data-driven energy curriculum to teachers and students.

#energy #education #video #presentation

TC Energy
The TC Energy webpage explains why pipelines are essential for transporting energy, highlighting their safety, efficiency, and environmental benefits compared to other transportation methods. It underscores the role of pipelines in delivering vital energy for daily life and supporting the economy, while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.

#energy #pipeline

Ten Peaks

Connecting our youth, energy, climate, and the environment. TenPeaks is a not-for-profit with a mission to engage, inspire, and educate Alberta’s youth about energy, the environment, and our climate and how they can play an essential role in the future of our province.

#energy #environment #careers #video

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is a United States Department of Labor agency that collects, analyzes, and publishes data on the U.S. economy. The BLS is the primary fact-finding agency for labor economics and statistics. The BLS’s data is used by many people, including job seekers, workers, business leaders, and government organizations.

#energy #data #jobs

Audiences: All Ages

AGA Playbook

The AGA Playbook highlights the role of natural gas in America’s energy future, emphasizing its affordability, reliability, and environmental benefits. It provides data and case studies on natural gas usage in various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, and agriculture. The site also discusses the industry’s commitment to safety and innovation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

#energy #safety #environment

American Petroleum Institute

​​​​​​API represents all segments of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Its nearly 600 members produce, process and distribute most of the nation’s energy. The industry supports millions of U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization. In our first 100 years, API has developed more than 700 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability.

#energy #education #pipeline #jobs

American Public Gas Association

American Public Gas Association natural gas facts on benefits and use.

#energy #video

National Energy Education Development*

NEED trains and assists teachers in harnessing the energy of the classroom – the energy of students.

#energy #activity

BKV Energy Learning Center

The BKV Energy Learning Center is an online platform provided by BKV Energy, an electricity provider, which aims to educate customers about energy usage, billing details, switching providers, and other related topics, essentially acting as a resource hub for understanding their energy plans and making informed decisions about electricity consumption.

#energy #infographics

Pipeline Association for Public Awareness

The Pipeline Association for Public Awareness promotes open communication and cooperation with local organizations to enhance public safety, improve emergency preparedness, protect the environment and prevent damage to property and facilities.

#energy #safety #book

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition)

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) is the trade association and advocacy voice for the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industry in North America.

#energy #education

The Smalley Foundation*

The Smalley Foundation believes safety & awareness education is an important and powerful tool that empowers first responders, youth, educators and communities to assess risks and make safe decisions. 

#safety #video 

Youth Perception of the Oil And Gas Industry (World Petroleum Council)

World Petroleum Council (WPC) regularly surveys students’ and young professionals’ perceptions of the global Oil & Gas Industry. The Global WPC Youth Survey has become one of the WPC Young Professionals’ flagship initiatives.

#energy #careers

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