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Community Involvement Panel
Chris Rolfe, Duke EnergyShares the utility perspective of the impeding workforce crises
Andra Cornelius, WorkForce FloridaDemonstrates the value of the workforce system
Stan Shoun, Central Virginia Community CollegeExplains how to work with the educational institutions
Jo Winger de Rondon, EPCE/CAELPanel Moderator
Purpose
Share perspectives from the three strategic partners who can “jump-start” solution both locally and regionally for the energy industry
Understand the value of the three partners, as well as how to make the “connection”
Leave with tips to “jumpstart” connections for your area of the country
Power of Collaboration
Describe the value of partnering together to create relevant, effective solutions
Looming issues for a critical industry
Complexity of the workforce challenge requires natural partners to work together
Strength of our democracy is to work together to solve problems
Each partner brings a unique and natural “link” to solving the workforce
development challenges
IndustryEducationWorkforce System
How do we get started?
Chris RolfeChief Administrative OfficerDuke Energy Corporation
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So What Can You Do?• Gather Data
• Positions Where You Identify Issues:• Clearly define the skill sets needed and education
required
• Build Relationships with Suppliers:• Colleges and Universities• Community Colleges• High Schools• Workforce Development
Andra Cornelius,CEcD
Vice President, Business OutreachWorkforce Florida, Inc.
acornelius@WorkforceFlorida.com
Who is Workforce Florida?
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Workforce Florida BoardPolicy, Planning & Performance, Accountability
24 Regional Workforce BoardsLocal Control and Accountability
Performance Contract
Agency for Workforce Innovation
Consolidated Administrative Structure
Training Providers
State and LocalPartners
BusinessesWorkers
Job Seekers
Economic Development
Partners
Performance Contract
SERVICE DELIVERY
One-Stop Centers
Member: Employ FloridaService Providers
High Skills/High Wages Council
Better Jobs/Better Wages Council
First Jobs/First Wages Council
The Florida Energy Workforce Consortium (FEWC) Initiative
• How did it begin?
• Who are its members?
• What are the actions to date?
The FEWC: Its Purpose Four Objectives:
• Identify workforce issues impacting Florida’s Energy Industry
• Better understand educational/training options in place
• Develop effective responses to address needs—current and future
• Develop a three-pronged plan to develop energy talent
Compete for a talent PUDDLE OR work to create a talent POOL
The FEWC: Actions to Date
• Asset Mapping• Fostering regional E3 linkages • Validating Key Common Occupations –
shoring up Labor Market Data• Preparing for USDOL grant submission• Providing technical support to others
The FEWC: Next Steps • Submission of our grant
• Sharing our model with others states / communities
• Codifying the value-added benefits of partnership
• Creating an Employ Florida Banner Center for Energy
Three Things to Do When You Get Back Home
• Connect and convene with all partners • Instill urgency & focus
–“The House is on Fire!”• Consider a three-pronged approach to your
workforce solutions:–Grow Your Own–Attract–Retrain
Stan ShounVice President
Workforce Development & Continuing Education Central Virginia Community College
Workforce Discontinuity
Educational System
Workforce Expectations
Central Virginia Community CollegeEducational Continuum
I N D U S T R Y
MiddleSchool
HighSchool
4-yearUniversity
Community College
• Summer Academies √Youth √Teacher• Demonstration
Program• Lego League• STEM Reading
Program• Career Informational
Program (C.I.P.)
• Dual Enrollment• Summer Intern Program• Technology Fair• Skills USA Competition• Youth Works• NSF
• AAS Degrees• Pathways to Certifications• Apprenticeship• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)• College for Living (plus)
• Bachelor’s Degree ODU Franklin
Next Steps• Solicit Potential Partners
– Workforce Boards– Industry– Education System
• Introduce and develop your “Grow Your Own” concept
• Just Do it ! Achieve a success !
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