*Students who will be a Junior or Senior next school year (2023-2024) are eligible to apply for this summer program. Students who will graduate this year (2023) are not eligible.

Applications due: March 31, 2023

*Eligible school districts: Central Valley, Cheney, Deer Park, East Valley, Freeman, Mead, Medical Lake, Nine Mile, Riverside, Spokane, Spokane Tribe, or West Valley. 

Explore a Career in Energy

2023-2024 Juniors & Seniors

Wonder what a career in the energy business looks like?

Avista is offering interested students at participating schools the opportunity to do an immersion experience in energy delivery that could help you discover a potential career. 

The free 4-week program includes hands-on activities, facility tours and job shadowing—all designed to help you develop fundamental knowledge, skills and abilities for a career in energy. Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded up to $2000.

See if there is an energy career that's right for you!

When? This weekday program will run from July 10–August 4, 2023 (8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m) Monday through Friday .

Where? Students will be responsible for daily transportation to the Jack Stewart Training Center located at 8307 N. Regal St. Spokane, WA 99217.

Application Requirements: 

• Satisfactory attendance

• A current GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Transportation to and from the program

• A current year educator letter of recommendation from a  teacher, counselor, coach, or principal

• Write 300-500 words demonstrating your interest in the energy field and the Energy Pathways summer program OR submit a 2-4 minute video expressing your interest in the energy field and the Energy Pathways summer program (paste the hyperlink in the comment box).

*Eligible school districts: Central Valley, Cheney, Deer Park, East Valley, Freeman, Mead, Medical Lake, Nine Mile, Riverside, Spokane, Spokane Tribe, or West Valley. 

Students - Click here to complete the Energy Pathways Application

Applications due: March 31, 2023

Teachers, Employers, Counselors, Coaches, Principals - Click here to complete Student Recommendation Form

Energy Pathways FAQ:

What careers will I learn about? 

Energy Pathways curriculum focuses on careers in engineering, skilled trade work, and design support roles. However, utilities are home to many different career types and no matter what you are interested in we want to help you discover more about your future career options. 

Who should apply to the Energy Pathways Program?

• Students with a good attendance record

• Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Students interested in S.T.E.M. related subjects 

What does a typical day look like? 

We start each day in the classroom with a rundown of the days events. We talk about safety and how to best prepare for the day. Some days are in a lab environment, some days are in the training yard, and some days are at sites around the company. 

Who will I be in class with? 

Students from all around the Spokane area are encouraged to apply for this program. There is individual work and work in teams throughout the course. 

If you or your parents have any additional questions about the program email us at: energypathways@avistacorp.com