STEM Summit draws teachers from across region

Permian Basin teachers were beyond enthusiastic about STEM labs and the opportunities they provide during an inaugural STEM Summit Tuesday at Odessa College (https://www.odessa.edu/). About 100 teachers from 22 Permian Basin counties attended the summit, which was sponsored by the Permian Strategic Partnership (http://permianpartnership.org/) and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation (https://www.ripkenfoundation.org/) in the Saulsbury Campus […]

STEM Summit draws teachers from across region

Permian Basin teachers were beyond enthusiastic about STEM labs and the opportunities they provide during an inaugural STEM Summit Tuesday at Odessa College. About 100 teachers from 22 Permian Basin counties attended the summit, which was sponsored by the Permian Strategic Partnership and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation in the Saulsbury Campus Center. The event […]

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15 New Mexico Students Begin Summer Energy Internship

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) has partnered with nine Southeast New Mexico school districts to send 15 high school students to Hobbs for a two-week innovative summer energy internship beginning June 12, 2023. During the two-week program, students will engage in an immersive exploration of diverse careers within the energy industry. The program will begin […]

Permian Strategic Partnership, Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation to host STEM Summit

The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation (CRSF) will host the inaugural STEM Summit, a day of engaging professional development for educators on Tuesday at Odessa College. The STEM Summit will provide teachers from 22 counties in the Permian Basin with hands-on training and valuable networking opportunities. Teachers will also be eligible […]

PSP announces more than $1 billion in collaborative investments

In its 2022 annual report released Friday犀利士 , the Permian Strategic Partnership reports it has committed over $125 million in philanthropic investments to generate over $1 billion in community support and collaborative investments. That $125 million stems from the organization’s establishment in 2019 through the end of 2022.

Inaugural STEM Summit provides experts, resources

The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation (CRSF) will host an inaugural STEM Summit, a day of engaging professional development for educators, June 13 at the Saulsbury Campus Center at Odessa College, 201 W. University Blvd. The STEM Summit will provide teachers from 22 counties in the Permian Basin with hands-on training […]

Truck driving training, scholarship opportunities now available

William Church remembered as a young boy riding in the cab of his dad’s tractor-trailer rig up and down the eastern United States and seeing everything along the way. His dad was a professional truck driver, and, by the age of 12, “Church” had experienced being in large cities like New York City and Philadelphia […]

Permian Strategic Partnership Transformed $125 Million in 2022 into Over $1 Billion in Collaborative Investment

he Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), a coalition of 20 energy companies committed to strengthening and improving the quality of life for Permian Basin residents, released its 2022 annual report today. Since its establishment in 2019 and through the end of 2022, the organization committed $125 million in philanthropic investments to generate over $1 billion in community support and collaborative […]

Permian Strategic Partnership Transformed $125 Million in 2022 into Over $1 Billion in Collaborative Investment

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), a coalition of 20 energy companies committed to strengthening and improving the quality of life for Permian Basin residents, released its 2022 annual report today. Since its establishment in 2019 and through the end of 2022, the organization committed $125 million in philanthropic investments to generate over $1 billion in community support and […]

Permian Strategic Partnership Transformed $125 Million in 2022 into Over $1 Billion in Collaborative Investment

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), a coalition of 20 energy companies committed to strengthening and improving the quality of life for Permian Basin residents, released its 2022 annual report today. Since its establishment in 2019 and through the end of 2022, the organization committed $125 million in philanthropic investments to generate over $1 billion in community support and collaborative […]

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Permian Strategic Partnership Transformed $125 Million in 2022 into Over $1 Billion in Collaborative Investment

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), a coalition of 20 energy companies committed to strengthening and improving the quality of life for Permian Basin residents, released its 2022 annual report today. Since its establishment in 2019 and through the end of 2022, the organization committed $125 million in philanthropic investments to generate over $1 billion in […]

Inaugural STEM Summit hosts professional development for educators

The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF) will be hosting a day of engaging professional development for educators, on Tuesday, June 13th at Odessa College. The Summit will provide teachers from 22 counties in the Permian Basin with hands-on training and valuable networking opportunities. Teachers will also be eligible to earn continuing […]

UTPB professor wins UTeach award

University of Texas Permian Basin Assistant Professor in the College of Education David Sparks has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 USEA Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award. Sparks is also co-director of UTeach Permian Basin. The recognition is presented every year at the UTeach STEM Educators Association. He will receive the award June 14 […]

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Education Leaders Unite at Permian Basin Education Leadership Summit

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Education Partnership of the Permian Basin (EPPB) brought together education leaders from across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico for the third annual Permian Basin Education Leadership Summit (PBELS) today. The event provided a forum for educators to discuss success stories and the latest issues facing education in […]

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Permian Strategic Partnership launches Energy Pathways to bridge skills gap in the energy sector

New initiative to bring energy education to K-12 Districts and Colleges in the Permian Basin, bolstering the region’s workforce and economic growth. The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and its partners have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to address the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the energy sector. Energy Pathways, a comprehensive curriculum and resource program, […]

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Permian Basin Schools to Benefit from $6.1 Million Investment in Leadership Training

Permian Strategic Partnership and Scharbauer Foundation to provide training through The Holdsworth Center The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Scharbauer Foundation announced today their continued commitment to supporting education in the Permian Basin by partnering with the Holdsworth Center on a $6.1 million investment in leadership training of public school officials across the region. […]

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Permian Strategic Partnership Applauds Increased Texas Transportation Funds for Permian Basin

The following statement can be attributed to Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) Chairman Secretary Don Evans: The Permian Strategic Partnership applauds the decision of the Texas Transportation Commission, which oversees the Texas Department of Transportation, to increase the funding distribution to the Texas Energy Sector by over $1 billion in the proposed 2024 Unified Transportation Program […]

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Permian Strategic Partnership President Testifies Before Congress

Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) President and CEO Tracee Bentley made a compelling case for the positive impact of oil and natural gas production on local communities during her testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources at The University of Texas Permian Basin Midland Campus on Monday. The hearing, entitled “Federal Energy […]

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Permian Coalition Expands Truck Driving Academy to Address Driver Shortage

Permian Strategic Partnership and Odessa College Boost Commercial Driver License Training The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and Odessa College (OC) announced today the expansion of the Odessa College Truck Driving Academy, dedicating over $3.5 million to help meet the demand for drivers across the Permian Basin. Investing in certifications for commercial drivers is a crucial […]

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Permian Strategic Partnership Announces Twentieth Member

Helmerich & Payne (H&P) to Join the Impactful Energy Coalition in 2023 The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) today announced that Helmerich & Payne (H&P), a leading drilling and solutions provider, will join the organization in 2023 as its twentieth member. With this addition, H&P joins an impressive roster of top-tier companies committed to responsibly developing […]