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Introduction to Energy Basics (Iowa)

Iowa Valley Continuing Education has created the Utility Fundamentals program in partnership with the Alliant Energy Pre-Apprentice Labor program. Watch this video to learn how our partnership is forging the path for the next generation of utility technicians. You can also download the program flyer..pdf

Youth Apprenticeship Program (Wisconsin)

We are proud to announce our new Utilities Field Technician Youth Apprenticeship program, offered in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and WE Energies. This program will be offered in select locations. Rising juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to support their community with hands-on experience in the energy industry. Learn more.

Do you enjoy working with your hands and making a difference in your community? Start a stable career that doesn’t require a degree. In this paid, union opportunity, we train you to work with our gas or line teams.

Benefits include:

• A career journey to become a gas or line technician with no experience necessary – and without taking on any debt!
• Opportunities to grow, with competitive starting salaries & benefits.

We open these roles in spring and fall. Feel free to reach out to Talent@AlliantEnergy.com for updates.

Gas technician and line technician programs

Gas technicians install, maintain and operate both high and low-pressure natural gas distribution systems used to supply residential, commercial and industrial companies.

Line workers get electricity to homes, stores, schools, factories and more. They use their skills to install and repair cables, wires and other equipment you might see on an electrical pole. Take a minute to check out the Electric Power Distribution Programs offered by these schools.

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Wind Energy and Turbine Technology Degree Program

Interested in a career in wind energy technology? We've worked with Iowa Lakes Community College to develop the curriculum for this two-year degree. This Associate in Applied Science degree prepares students to install, maintain and service modern wind turbines. Graduates will be ready to support the growing wind infrastructure as companies rush to build renewable energy generation.