GE's Oil & Gas University 'graduates' new class

Offshore staff

FLORENCE, Italy -- Twenty-six oil and gas industry professionals from 20 countries have participated in the GE Oil & Gas University graduation ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Florence, Italy.

During the six-month program, experts and instructors from GE Oil & Gas, university professors, and international professionals covered different aspects of the energy sector, from the exploration and production of energy sources to their utilization.

“The courses offered through our program are designed to enhance the training and skills of young energy professionals around the world,” says Piero Salvadori, president of the university. “We’re very pleased to have completed this fifth GE Oil & Gas University course, which has helped to reinforce our friendship and partnership with many of our key global customers.”

The university is open to technical professionals in the oil and gas industry who are under the age of 32, and who are sponsored by their companies.

07/06/2010