The Natural Resources sector includes agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting and comprises occupations primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats and work in greenhouses, nurseries and orchards. This sector also includes occupations focused on extracting naturally occurring mineral solids, such as coal and ores; liquid minerals, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. This includes quarrying, well operations, and other preparation customarily performed at the mine site, or as a part of mining activity.
- Natural resources represents just 1% of all jobs in Minnesota.
- This industry is projected to grow 10% between 2016 and 2026, adding 3,000 new jobs.
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Natural Resources Training Programs
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Operator Apprentice with Hennepin Energy Recovery Center
Work at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, as an Operator Apprentice, while taking classes with PPL and Minneapolis College. During the program you will be prepared to drive heavy machinery, receive 3+ certifications and gain on the job experience.
Jul 11, 2023 - May 16, 2024
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