BISMARCK, N.D. -The North Dakota Petroleum Council expects an uptick in activity in the Bakken. Monday, they held a safety meeting to discuss better practices for inexperienced workers.
North Dakota's petroleum industry is facing a recruitment problem.
The state oil rig count is predicted to increase and well service companies are looking to hire hundreds of workers, but they're having trouble finding them.
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The Petroleum Production Technology program at Bismarck State College includes several safety-focused courses and prepares students to enter this growing industry. View course descriptions here.