A few comments in regard to the shortage of workers at the power plants:

My daughter completed the power plant process program at Bismarck State College in December 2006. When entering the program, she was told by an instructor, "Don't even think you will get a job in North Dakota. All they hire are people with experience." I asked a human resource employee if that was true and indeed it was. When I asked why, the answer was, "Because we can." In trying to find employment, it became apparent that some out-of-state power plants are reluctant to hire North Dakota people, since they leave in a few years to return to North Dakota.

My daughter is now employed in the field out of state and quickly working her way up the ranks. She is a valued employee and will stay where she is appreciated - out of state.