Career Development
Higher education institutions are invited to apply for funding to improve an existing training program or develop a program to train the next generation of energy workforce.
CEO and author Kelly Mooney shares practical career advice for young professionals on career fit, self‑advocacy, navigating workplace power dynamics, and building long‑term success without burnout.
The 11-day, hybrid event will cover technical fundamentals and the basics of upstream operations.
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Chevron CEO John Watson says that to advance in business today, you need to build a strong foundation in the classroom and also embrace the idea of continuous learning.
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An Interview With Entrepreneur Jamie Glas: A Young Petroleum Engineer Who Designs Women's SafetywearTwenty-something Jaime Glas is not your typical young professional. An accomplished petroleum engineer in her own right, she has boldly ventured into the market of women’s fire-retardant clothing, launching her first line of coveralls earlier this year.
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Value is not realized by producing precise numerical answers to a problem. Value is added by providing sound opinions and judgments about which action should be taken.
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SPE Distingushed Lecturer Dean Rietz shares his experience delivering his lecture on reservoir engineer at SPE sections around the world.
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When companies try to fix the gender diversity problem, they often center their efforts solely on women. Experience shows, however, that such a narrow focus essentially walls off the discussion as a women-only issue instead of positioning it as a broader topic between both genders.
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A HBR article examines the importance of technical expertise in management roles.
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Industry veteran Mario Zamora's story is molded by his long career in the drilling segment of the industry. In this article, he shares his advice for those looking for or starting their first oilfield job, working for a few years, or transitioning.
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A Harvard Business Review article explores the challenges of settling back into your own culture after returning from an assignment.
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Can hard engineering skills alone help one address the career challenges faced?
