April 27: Webinar - Green Jobs: Connecting Supply and Demand
Date:
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 14:00 - 15:15
Subtopic:
Join the Energy Center of Wisconsin on April 27th (2:00-3:15 PM EST) to Discuss Opportunities and Challenges for Creating New Jobs in the Energy Efficiency Sector
Federal, state and community programs funded by the Recovery Act are creating unprecedented demand for energy efficiency in the short term. New requirements to achieve significant energy reduction goals will sustain opportunity over the long term in the energy efficiency sector. The energy efficiency industry wants to scale up to meet the demand. Workforce development professionals want to get people back to work in good jobs. What do we need to do to make sure we capture the opportunities for both?
The Energy Center of Wisconsin (ECW) has been conducting on-going analysis of workforce development, training and energy efficiency program developments in the Midwest. This webinar will provide more specific information to program planners so that they can prepare for the boom—and the workforce capacity challenges—ahead.
The Agenda:
ECW's Marge Anderson will present
- A summary of key state, local and federal energy efficiency program developments that will drive a need for qualified workers
- An analysis of U.S. Department of Labor "Green Jobs" training awards in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan, and their alignment with energy efficiency program needs
- Recommendations for workforce and energy efficiency program managers
Who Should Attend?:
Energy efficiency program managers, workforce development professionals, community planners, economic development professionals, municipal employees and local elected officials, residential contractors and consultants, legislators and regulators, and advocates and professionals in the energy field.
This webinar is available at no cost, however advanced registration is required.
