Tips for Entry
Learn more about the biomass industry and careers by reading publications such as Biomass Magazine (http://biomassmagazine.com) and The Digest (http://biofuelsdigest.com).
Gain valuable firsthand experience through an internship or part-time job in a biomass power plant or biomass-related company. Talk with your career services office for help finding job listings, and also search for internships and other resources on the U.S. Department of Energy's Web site, https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/clean-energy-jobs-and-planning.
Attend industry conferences, such as the International Biomass Conference & Expo (http://biomassconference.com), to gain insights into industry news, meet others working in the field, and learn about potential employment opportunities.
Find a list of U.S. biomass power plants by visiting this link on Biomass Magazine's Web site, http://biomassmagazine.com.
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