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Biomass Plant Technicians

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Visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Web site, https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/biomass, to learn more about the field.

Read publications such as Biomass Magazine (http://biomassmagazine.com) and Biomass & Bioenergy (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/biomass-and-bioenergy) to keep up with the biomass industry news and developments.

Explore the biomass field by volunteering with a company that provides biomass-based fuel or energy. Find volunteer opportunities and part-time jobs, as well as other ways to get involved, by contacting professional associations such as the Biomass Power Association. Volunteering and part-time work will give you the chance to speak with others in the industry and see if this is a good fit for you. You can also search for job openings on employment Web sites such as Indeed.com and LinkedIn.com.

Join a professional association for membership benefits such as career development support, mentoring, internships, scholarship information, and networking opportunities, among other resources. If you are a college student, some associations will allow you to join and take advantage of member benefits.

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