The Globe 01/23-29/08, and Contra Costa Times, 01/15/08:

PG&E Launches Job Training Program

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. launched a workforce development program called PowerPathway, “aimed at recruiting and training skilled craft workers and technicians.” This was developed in partnerships with Job Corps and local government offices and will prepare workers for higher paying positions in the energy sector. Training will take place at Laney college in Oakland and College of San Mateo. PG&E will hire successful graduates from the program as utility workers and apprentice electrical technicians, instrument technicians, welders, and equipment/field mechanics. For more information: www.pge.com/careers/powerpathway