Michaelia Moses didn’t come to Wind River Jobs Corps because she wanted to break barriers. Even so, that’s what she’ll be doing when she takes her first job in the petroleum industry, where only 15% of the highly skilled employees are women.

Michaelia came to WRJC and Riverton, Wyoming after being a shift manager at a burger restaurant near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her hopes were for a more-than-minimum-wage career.

In her time at Wind River Job Corps she has become certified in the Petroleum Education Council’s SafeLand training. This program provides an understanding of the hazards in the US upstream oil and gas industry. She is also certified in H2s, with an understanding of hydrogen sulfide and precautions necessary in a toxic environment. Both programs exceed OSHA requirements in the oil field.

A new graduate of the petroleum technician program, Michaelia says she gained additional education beyond her vocation, including receiving her high school diploma, learning to be reliably consistent and punctual, and the importance of adhering to the basic rules of the job site.

Especially at her young age, she says,

Wind River Petroleum Tech Graduate Michealia Moses joins the ranks of women in the petroleum industry.

she’s looking forward to a good paying job with strong benefits.