Prairie View A&M Establishes Energy Trading Program with Support from Shell Energy
Prairie View A&M University has received a $1,675,250 combined donation from Shell Energy and bp America supporting the establishment of a dedicated energy trading program in its College of Business. The Energy Trading Program (ETP) strives to develop the next generation of diverse energy professionals through a unique blend of classroom and corporate training, along with individual mentoring experience.
The students at Prairie View A&M University are primed to bring new perspectives and voices into the energy sector,” said Carolyn Comer, President, Shell Energy North America, and Senior Vice President, Shell Energy Americas. “Building on the already strong relationship between the University and Shell, the Energy Trading Program is a significant step in attracting the best and most diverse talent and giving them the training, mentoring and hands-on experience needed to forge successful paths after graduation.
Carolyn Comer, President, Shell Energy North America
Careers in energy trading and analytics
Once admitted to this two-year program, beginning the spring of their sophomore year, students will be trained on the tools they need for a career in energy trading and analytics upon graduation. The funding and development of ETP is in direct support of Shell Energy's aims of driving greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the energy workforce.
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