As the US oil and gas industry continues to navigate a rapidly changing landscape, a new generation of workers is being trained to take the reins. In Midland, Texas, a hub of oil and gas production, students at Midland College are gaining hands-on experience in the field through specialized courses. Dylan Ruiz, one of these students, is immersed in a training scenario designed to simulate real-world oil leaks, honing his skills in preventing such disasters. With the Trump administration's efforts to boost the industry, high schools in Texas are now offering vocational training programs aimed at preparing students for careers in oil and gas, fueling hopes for a bright future in the sector.
MIDLAND, Texas — Dylan Ruiz sat in front of a nearly 6-foot-tall structure, a jumble of pumps and valves that simulate the flow of liquids and pressure changes. He was working through a training scenario on preventing oil leaks during his class on pumps, compressors and mechanical drives at Midland College in Texas. In the oil […] The post In Texas, high schools bet on a bright future for oil and gas careers under Trump appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
