Oswego County Reschedules Energy Career Exploration Program

The event, hosted by Oswego County Workforce New York, offers high school seniors an introduction to green energy fields.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Oswego County Workforce New York has rescheduled its Energy Industry Career Exploration program, which was originally set for this week. The program will now run from March 30 to April 2, offering high school seniors aged 18 and older an introduction to green energy fields. Participants can earn up to $400 in gift cards and receive a National Career Readiness Certificate upon completion.

Why it matters

The program aims to expose local high school students to potential careers in the growing green energy industry, providing them with valuable skills and credentials to help them stand out in the job market.

The details

The four-day program will feature presentations from representatives of National Grid, Constellation, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Participants will also take an ACT WorkKeys assessment to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, which is highly valued by employers across multiple industries.

  • The program will now run from March 30 to April 2, 2026.
  • The original dates for the program were this week.

The players

Oswego County Workforce New York (OCWNY)

The local workforce development organization hosting the Energy Industry Career Exploration program.

Constellation

An energy company partnering with OCWNY to provide presentations and information about careers in the green energy industry.

National Grid

An energy company partnering with OCWNY to provide presentations and information about careers in the green energy industry.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

A state agency partnering with OCWNY to provide presentations and information about careers in the green energy industry.

Mary Ellen Chesbro

An Oswego County Legislator and chairwoman of the Legislature's Economic Development and Planning Committee.

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What they’re saying

“This is a great opportunity for high school seniors interested in the energy industry to learn more about their career options, network with those already in the field and work on their professional skills.”

— Mary Ellen Chesbro, Oswego County Legislator, District 10, and Chairwoman of the Legislature's Economic Development and Planning Committee (oswegocountytoday.com)

“At the end of the program, students will take an ACT WorkKeys assessment to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). WorkKeys and the NCRC are great measurements of how people are prepared for the workplace. Having this credential strengthens a job seeker's application and supports career advancement, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.”

— Rachel Pierce, Director of Oswego County Workforce New York (oswegocountytoday.com)

What’s next

Registration for the program is required by March 16, 2026, as space is limited. Interested students can email [email protected] to apply.

The takeaway

The rescheduled Energy Industry Career Exploration program provides a valuable opportunity for local high school students to explore potential careers in the growing green energy sector, gain industry-recognized credentials, and develop skills that will give them a competitive edge in the job market.