Given the geographic and geologic footprint of the Marcellus Shale, there will never be active development of this resource in southeastern Pennsylvania. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities in the region. There is a host of companies in the region that are actively supporting this development. From environmental, engineering and law firms, to manufacturing facilities building drilling rigs, there are opportunities directly tied to Marcellus development available. Visit the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s (MSC) Jobs Portal to view the companies currently hiring.
The Community College of Philadelphia also has a energy training center that is working to prepare students for opportunities in the industry, as recently outlined by the Philadelphia Inquirer and ShaleNET, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor is also working to train workers for careers in the natural gas industry.
