Nicor Gas recognizes Careers in Energy Week 2024

NAPERVILLE, Ill.  – Oct. 21, 2024 - Nicor Gas is observing Careers in Energy Week, an industry-wide initiative that aims to engage the current and future energy industry workforce while highlighting the important and rewarding work energy professionals do in their communities.

"At Nicor Gas, we are committed to investing in the future energy professionals through our workforce development programs,” said Pat Whiteside, senior vice president of Operations at Nicor Gas. “Careers in Energy Week is another way to showcase the many opportunities in this growing industry, while ensuring we cultivate a diverse and skilled team of professionals to meet the energy needs of tomorrow."

Nicor Gas offers several workforce development programs aimed at fostering skills and providing employment opportunities within the energy industry, including:

Nicor Gas Career Academy: The Nicor Gas Career Academy is a free, six-week job readiness program sponsored by Nicor Gas, Quad County Urban League, IBEW Local 19, NPL, Miller Pipeline and Pipe Strong to prepare candidates for careers in the utility industry.

Novice Workforce Training and Employment (WTE) Program: The Novice WTE program introduces participants to the energy efficiency industry and guides them toward employment avenues with trade allies, utilities and other enterprises. The program is designed to support individuals from traditionally underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Skilled Workforce Training and Employment (WTE) Program: The skilled WTE program is for contractors who are already employed in the energy efficiency field and are looking to increase their earning potential by gaining industry recognized Building Performance Institute credentials through the training program.

Trade Ally Development (TAD) Program: The TAD program is designed to provide growth opportunities for diverse contractors who are committed to serving customers in traditionally underserved areas. Nicor Gas provides qualifying diverse contractors with free training and resources to elevate their business.

These programs collectively aim to build a skilled workforce in the energy industry, provide valuable certifications and support the growth of small businesses and individual contractors in the natural gas sector. To learn more about career opportunities in the energy industry and at Nicor Gas, visit nicorgas.com/careers.

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About Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more than 2.3 million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit nicorgas.com.

About Southern Company Gas
 Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.4 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and more than 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines, asset management for natural gas wholesale customers and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.

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