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Oil/Gas
Oil/Gas refers to crude oil and natural gas that is trapped within shale plays, which are soil formations containing significant accumulations of natural gas. The crude oil and natural gas resource in shale plays represents one of the largest energy reserves in the world, and offers a unique opportunity to leverage proximity to this formation into growth in both the energy and transportation sectors. The scope involved in the extraction of this natural resource encompasses well site planning/development, natural gas processing plants, compressor station construction, well drilling, pipeline construction, water supply storage, residual waste/wastewater management, and site restoration.
Agenda
March 7, 2012
2 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Delaware D Room, Hyatt Regency Columbus
In this sector you will find a gathering of a diverse group of subject matter experts to discuss the future of Ohio's energy production and use, economic development, and the education of the workforce. Education, energy and economic growth are inextricably linked. Economies of all shapes and sizes everywhere require access to skills training if they are to prosper economically and the business of energy is no exception. Ohio has a rich resource base - talented, hardworking workforce, and a diverse energy asset base to provide us with terrific leverage to springboard the state into a jobs-rich and economically sound future.
Our experts will share with you the types of jobs and education/skill requirements needed within the energy industry; the economic value of workforce development education at both secondary and postsecondary levels; best/promising practice implementation steps that work for all CTPD types (JVSD, comprehensive, compact) with advantages and obstacles; and an action plan for all participants.
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2 - 2:45 p.m.
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Keynote: An Introduction to Oil and Natural Gas in Ohio (to download a PDF of the powerpoint, click here)
Rhonda L. Reda has a reputation of being a state voice that understands the true relationship between the advanced energy industry and education as reflected in designations such as the Science Council of Ohio Friend of Science Award, among others. That relationship will be the focus of her remarks. Collectively, Reda has more than 20 years' experience in the crude oil and natural gas industry. Formerly on the White House task Force on Energy Education, Reda currently serves on the Public Outreach Committee of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and the steering committee for Colonial Drake Well Historical "Oil 150," which acknowledges achievements since the launch of the petroleum industry in Pennsylvania more than 150 years ago.
Rhonda L. Reda, executive director Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP), and Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation
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2:45 - 3 p.m.
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Human Capital, Education and Energy: The Keys to Sustained Economic Growth
Tom Stewart serves a statewide trade association with more than 1,500 members actively involved in crude oil and natural gas. Mr. Stewart is the Ohio associate representative to the Interstate Oil and Natural Gas Compact Commission and is an active participant with the Independent Petroleum Association of America. Stewart has 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry as a producer and provider of contract drilling services. He is the third generation of his family to engage in exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas.
Thomas E. Stewart, executive vice president, Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA)
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3 - 3:15 p.m.
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Q and A/Discussion
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3:15 - 3:25 p.m.
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Break
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3:25 - 4 p.m.
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Does Ohio have a workforce that is ready for the 21st Century energy economy?
Moderated by: OOGEEP and OOGA staff
Debby Yerkes, executive director, Shauni Nix, education coordinator, Ohio Energy Project; Dan Durfee, professor, Engineering and Natural Sciences, and Paul Brown, president, Zane State College; O'dell M. Owens, president, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Kent Dubbe, executive vice president, Human Resources and Organizational Development, Ariel Corporation; Bob Chase, professor, Petroleum Engineering, Marietta College; Lori Crocker, resource manager, Workforce Development Innovation Center, Central Ohio Technical College; Martin Abraham, dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Youngstown State University; Brian Hicks, Stark State College of Technology; API/Oil Petroleum Council/Buckeye Energy Forum; Energy in Depth; Evervest; Chesapeake; Allen Klauber, Ohio State University Extension, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics; Zachary Holl, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio University
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4 - 4:15 p.m.
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Q and A/Overview on Integrating and Building Partnerships
Jeanne Gogolski and Carol Warkentien, educational consultants, EP&P - Education Projects & Partnerships
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4:15 p.m.
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Adjourn
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Fact Sheet
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