North Dakota Petroleum Foundation

Have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday!

Bring this to the attention of the college students in your circle: The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation is proud to award ten $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary education in fields related to the oil and natural gas industry.

We all know a teacher in our circle of influence. Tell them about the upcoming Teacher Education Seminar in June 2025. It's FREE and an amazing opportunity to learn about our oil and natural gas industry.

T4 Summits will be offered in new locations in North Dakota in 2025! If your business is near Devils Lake, Bottineau, or Grand Forks, please consider connecting with your state's youth and facilitating a hands-on session to provide these kids with a great career exploration experience. Learn more with the link in the comments.

The Planting for the Future program will be able to continue to grow due to the recent approved funding from the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund. Check out how industry companies are supporting their communities and the recent training events that promote mental health and safety. https://lnkd.in/gBRKYGKD

Do you want to reach the future workforce in North Dakota and encourage them to consider careers in our industry? Sign up to facilitate a hands-on session at an upcoming T4 Summit! Learn more about teaching middle and high school students about Tools, Trades, Torque and Tech with the link in the comments below.

Have a safe and fun holiday with the kids!

The North Dakota Industrial Commission, consisting of Gov. Doug Burgum, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved $2.3 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants. This program is funded solely by oil and gas production tax revenue. The Outdoor Heritage Fund was established in 2013 to provide grants for projects that enhance outdoor conservation practices in the state. The approved Outdoor Heritage Fund projects include ND Petroleum Foundation's Planting for the Future program.

We promoted the amazing work of the foundation to area Bismarck Mandan Chamber Leadership professionals at their recent "Energy Day" including T4 Summits, Teachers Education Seminar, Bakken Rocks CookFest and student scholarships. See what else is showcased in the latest issue of the NDPC newsletter. And, remember to VOTE! https://lnkd.in/eJyr4Re3

The team from NDPC was able to share many of the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation programs during discussions with the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC Leadership Class of 2025 during their Energy and Natural Resources Day yesterday. These professionals from Bismarck and Mandan learned about the oil and gas industry educational and outreach efforts including the T4 Summits (Tools, Trades, Torque and Tech), the Teacher Education Seminar, and the Bakken Rocks CookFest to name a few. There was a great line up of speakers including Brent Sanford working with Bismarck State College's Office of Workforce and Economic Development; Ron Ness, North Dakota Petroleum Council; Jason Bohrer, Lignite Energy Council; Claire Vigesaa, North Dakota Transmission Authority; Beth Kurz, Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC); Justin Kringstad, North Dakota Pipeline Authority; North Dakota Senator Dale Patten, District 26; and @Brent Bogar, AE2S.