About

Missouri Energy Workforce Consortium

Our Vision

A resilient Missouri energy sector powered by a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce that is prepared to meet the evolving needs of our communities, employers, and economy.

Our Mission

To unite energy companies, educators, workforce partners, and community stakeholders in developing collaborative solutions that strengthen energy career awareness, align education and training with industry needs, and build sustainable talent pipelines for Missouri’s current and future energy workforce.

Our Leadership Team

Led by industry professionals and supported by leaders in education, labor, nonprofits, and government, the Missouri Energy Workforce Consortium (MEWC) represents the best of the energy sector—driving collective impact through strategic collaboration.

Lauren Gandy

Lauren Gandy

Co-Chair

Missouri Energy Workforce Consortium

Manager, Organizational Development

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Lauren Gandy

Lauren Gandy

Co-Chair

Missouri Energy Workforce Consortium

Sr. Workforce Development Specialist

Ameren Corporation

Executive Committee

Sara Vander Zanden headshot
Sara Vander Zanden
Director, State Workforce Development Programs, Center for Energy Workforce Development

Our Members & Partners

These industry leaders are at the forefront of energy workforce development—investing in talent, innovation, and the future of our sector.

Founding Industry Members

Center for Energy Workforce Development logo

Partner Organizations

Impact Stats Dashboard

Check out the latest stats from Missouri Energy Workforce Consortium! We are always working to expand and reach new goals!

Year Founded

MEWC Partner Organizations

Missouri Energy & Natural Resources Career Cluster Adopted