Workforce Development

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Hiring Our Veterans Is Good for Business

Nov 9, 2017

This Veterans Day, AFPM salutes all of the brave men and women that served our country in the military. If you want to thank veterans for their service and sacrifice, there is no better way than by hiring them.

Nov 9, 2017

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Good-Paying Jobs – Look No Further than the Refining and Petrochemical Industries

Jul 27, 2017

A central theme running through the “Better Deal” economic policy agenda that the Democratic Party rolled out this week is the importance of creating—and protecting—good-paying jobs – jobs that will help boost middle-class incomes and create new economic opportunities nationwide.

Jul 27, 2017

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Revitalizing the Workforce through Career and Technical Education

May 19, 2017

America’s refining and petrochemical community employs and supports over three million people, hiring individuals from all education levels to fill a wide range of positions (such as welders, electricians, chemists, and engineers).

May 19, 2017

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Inspiring young minds at Energy Day 2016

Oct 18, 2016

America’s abundance of oil and natural gas is providing a variety of high-tech, well-paying careers.

Oct 18, 2016

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Developing Today’s Workforce for a Brighter Tomorrow

Oct 3, 2016

The beginning of fall once again marks the start of another school year filled with endless possibilities for wide-eyed students eager to learn.

Oct 3, 2016

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Expanding Industries’ Reach en Español

Sep 22, 2016

Over the last few years, AFPM has increased its efforts to attract people to the wide range of careers in the fuel and petrochemical industries in anticipation of not only a wave of retirements that will hit the industries in the next 5-10 years, but also tremendous growth thanks to the shale revolution.

Sep 22, 2016

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Finding the Next Generation of Craft Professionals

Jun 16, 2016

One of the most significant challenges facing the fuel and petrochemical industries is finding the next generation of craft professionals ranging from electricians to millwrights to everything in between.

Jun 16, 2016

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Texas A&M Wins AFPM Recruitment Challenge Competition

May 12, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has named Texas A&M University as the winner of the second annual “AFPM Recruitment Challenge”.

May 12, 2016

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From A GED To A PhD, There's A Place For You: Texas A&M University Win The AFPM Recruitment Challenge

May 12, 2016

As part of our work to promote workforce development in the fuel and petrochemical industries, AFPM has teamed up with EdVenture Partners to s

May 12, 2016

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