Education

Education & Learning

Practical learning for energy professionals at every stage of responsibility

At MEA, education is driven by real-world experience. We offer learning that helps people do their jobs better today and lead with confidence tomorrow. From technical training to leadership development, our education offerings support energy professionals wherever they are in their career and work responsibilities.

Learning that strengthens operations and leadership across the energy workforce.

What Education Looks Like at MEA

Operational & Technical Learning

Practical content that supports safe, reliable operations

Technical and operations learning helps people gain and sharpen the skills they use every day on the job.

Featured pathways include:

  • Online Courses via EnergyU: 430+ industry-focused training and testing courses built by industry experts and designed to work in real-world field settings.
  • Hands-On & Classroom Experiences: In-person events designed for skills that are best learned together and in ways that can be applied immediately.
  • Webinars & Roundtables: Practical discussions on safety, storm response, workforce trends, and more

Content includes:

Leadership Learning

Learning that strengthens how people lead others

Leadership is personal, but practical. At MEA, leadership development is designed around responsibility and application — helping individuals become more effective in how they lead teams, communicate with others, and navigate workplace challenges.

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Content includes:

  • Leadership in the Field

    Support for people stepping into leadership roles connected to operations:

    • Field Leader Training
    • Skills for Effective Training

    These programs help learners develop confidence and capability in real working environments.

  • Leadership Across the Organization

    Support for people guiding teams and decision-making:

    • Utility Leadership Accelerator Program
    • Leadership webinars
    • Executive forums
    • Energetic Women

    These offerings build skills for organizing, influencing, and leading others more effectively.

Functional & Support Learning

Education that supports essential energy operations beyond technical and leadership training

MEA also offers learning content that empowers shared operational functions, including:

» Environmental compliance & best practices

» Procurement & materials management

» Fleet & transportation management

These educational resources provide practical insights and tools tailored to the ways these functions underwrite safe, efficient energy operations.

How to Get Started

Whether you are:

  • new to the industry
  • stepping into supervision
  • leading teams or
  • guiding operations

MEA has learning that meets you where you are.

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