Election day nears. Tommy Faucheux, president of Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, talks the importance of staying energy focused has you head to the polls.

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Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 7 with Tommy Faucheux from the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. Hear the full episode on October 12.

Louisiana’s working coast is bound by its wetlands, wildlife and water. Protecting and preserving these vital elements is full time work for many non-profits, including Ducks Unlimited and CCA. Bob Dew, from Ducks Unlimited and David Cresson, from CCA join Jennifer Crockett to talk about priorities on Louisiana’s working coast and how the energy industry is bringing funding and volunteers to execute shared goals.

Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com.

Dr. Calvin Mackie from STEM NOLA is changing how parents and kids approach learning. The secret is out – science is fun and Dr. Mackie wants a million kids excited to explore STEM every weekend. Find out how STEM NOLA and Louisiana energy are creating a “cradle to career pipeline.”

From the classroom to the coast, Makin’ Energy continues the conversation with Jennifer Armand from Bayou Community Foundation, the only charitable foundation solely focused on building and sustaining the communities of Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish and Grand Isle. Jennifer details the long-standing partnerships bayou communities and Louisiana energy rely on, and how the Bayou Community Foundation will use a new $1 million gift just announced on this episode.

Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com.

Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 6 with Bob Dew from Ducks Unlimited and David Cresson from Coastal Conservation Association. Hear the full episode on October 5.

Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 5 with Dr. Calvin Mackie from STEM NOLA and Jennifer Armand from Bayou Community Foundation. Hear the full episode on September 28.

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates 1 million energy workers will be needed in America between now and 2030. Many of these high-paying, stable careers do not require a 4-year degree. Dr. Girard Melancon, President and founder of Durango Works, joins Jennifer Crockett to open doors leading to the most in-demand jobs of the future, and explain why there’s a big push to diversify with local talent.

Read reports, link to materials and find more information on the topics discussed in this episode at www.makinenergy.com.

Listen to a sneak peek of Episode 4 with Dr. Girard Melancon from Durango Works. Hear the full episode on September 21.