Prairie State Interns Tour Energy Campus

On May 30, Prairie State’s 2018 Intern Class took tours of both the power plant and the mine. During the power plant tour, they learned about the process in which turbines generate electrical energy, and the state-of-the-art environmental technology in place. Their underground mine tour took them 250 feet below ground.  During this tour, they saw first-hand how the mine operates and watched … More

2018 Intern Class

This week Prairie State welcomed its 2018 Intern Class to campus. Interns will work in the corporate office, mine, and power plant, focusing on special projects in each of their areas of study. We look forward to a great summer!   More

Prairie State Attends VPP Conference

A group of Prairie State’s power plant employees are attending the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) Regional Conference in Indianapolis this week. This conference brings together organizations who have either attained Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star status from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or are actively pursui… More

Prairie State Volunteers Teach Junior Achievement

Prairie State is committed to giving back to our community. One of our most successful programs has been our partnership with Junior Achievement to educate young people about work readiness, entrepreneurship, and personal finance with engaging, interactive programs. We bring this curriculum to area schools each year to help inspire and prepare our young people to take leadership roles in the gl… More