Resources for Students and Teachers

Resources for Educators

Students with a talent and interest in math and science might enjoy a career in the energy industry. Discover new and informative ways to address math and science standards, and learn more about how to best guide students who show an interest in the energy industry.

Nicor Gas Celebrates Careers in Energy Week

Careers in Energy Week is Oct. 18-22, 2021, and Nicor Gas is proud to support this week by encouraging students to learn more about energy and to explore the diverse and exciting career opportunities in the energy industry.

Win one of three $250 classroom grants through the Illinois Energy Workforce Consortium!

Download a free Get Into Energy flier to print and duplicate for your students. You may also access classroom materials on energy and energy efficiency, learn about free field trip opportunities and view energy careers, including the training needed.

Email a photo and brief (2-3 sentences) description of how you used materials that the organization provides with your students to R2NICORCOMAFF@southernco.com with the subject line “Class Grant Entry.” Or, let’s get social! Use the hashtag #classgrant along with a photo and brief description on Facebook or Twitter. It’s that simple!

The deadline to submit entries is March 18, 2022. The drawing will take place shortly afterward, with award presentations occurring in March and April 2022. 

Have a speaker from Nicor Gas talk to your students about the energy industry and careers in energy! Contact Nicor Gas’ Community Affairs team at r2nicorcomaff@southernco.com.