About WETC

Introduction

The Western Energy Training Center is a resource for existing and prospective employees of the energy industry. With our center in Eastern Utah, we will be helping to develop the skills and technical expertise needed for the 21st century and the growing demand for energy industry workers.

The launch of the Western Energy Training Center represents a culmination of efforts and the collaboration of public institutions at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as the critical support of the energy industry in Eastern Utah.

WETC was originally funded in part by a grant awarded under the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

The Board of Directors that is driving the current efforts to develop WETC consists of key figures from local energy sectors, together with a representative from each of the following entities: College Of Eastern Utah, Southeast Applied Technology College, Workforce Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

As of June 30, 2008 the Western Energy Training Center has trained a total of 14,382 students and will continue to train many more in the coming year.

We are located at 847 North Hwy 191 in Helper, Utah. Click here for a map. (PDF)

___________________________________

WETC's Significance

The regional energy industry requires a workforce development model to serve as a catalyst for cohesive state-of the-art training that is in partnership with higher education to address current and future needs.

WETC's Purpose

The purpose of WETC is to respond to regional energy industry workforce needs with innovative, and focused state-of-the-art strategic training that is linked to higher education.

WETC's Vision

WETC will be recognized and sustained by the energy industry and higher education as a primary state-of-the-art training facility that is innovative and responsive to current and future industry workforce training needs.

WETC's Mission

Sustain the vision of WETC by collaboration with regional energy, contruction, and transportation industries, along with government and education to discover, design, and develop innovative workforce training offerings that results in high quality energy workers and good citizens.

Importance of High-Quality, Industry-Experienced Training

The world depends on energy. We use it in every aspect of our lives from driving to work, to cooking dinner for our families. The country faces an energy workforce industry crisis: there is a higher demand for new workers than the pool of qualified labor. Our mission at WETC is to properly train the new professionals for industries such as Energy, Transportation and Construction. Proper and quality training through courses taught by industry experts will prepare students for workforce opportunities.

The Golden Dozen

How to Distinguish a WETC Team Member:

We are…

Responsible for our own actions
We understand and adhere to our roles and responsibilities, as well as take ownership of our decisions and actions.

Driven by Personal and Professional Improvement
We recognize our strengths and weakness; but most importantly, we strive to continuously develop and enhance the areas in need.

Committed to strengthening the self-confidence of others
We are determined to maintain and strengthen constructive, mutually beneficial relationships that contribute to the sustainability of WETC.

Constantly seeking our purpose and significance
We realize business environments evolve constantly in this day of age; therefore, not only are we adaptable to change, we continually reevaluate our purpose and significance.

Accessible and Self-disciplined
We demonstrate open communication, hard work and perseverance.

Initiative
We are ambitious by nature and when we see room for improvement we make it happen.

Dedicated to setting goals and objectives in proper perspective
We use our energy and resources strategically to accomplish our organizational outcomes.

Team members that foster growth and advancement
We know that we are as strong as our weakest link; consequently, we assist and encourage others to advance and develop.

Great listeners and facilitate problem solving
We listen first to the needs and concerns of others before suggesting solutions.

Calculated in our decisions
We will only consider structural, operational, and strategic decisions that support us in accomplishing our mission.

Diligently seeking resources to advance our mission
We are constantly searching for new and sustainable resources to advance our organizational equity and to Improve our outcomes.

Leading industry, education, and government with strategies for workforce development
We are developing methods, techniques, and strategies that will make WETC a touchstone Center of Excellence in the energy workforce.

Are you from out-of-town? Click here to see what Castle Country has to offer!