where’s the green in green jobs?

Where’s The Green in Green Jobs?

National Association of Workforce Development

Professionals Conference

June 2, 2009

Introductions

• Tim Foster, Vice President of Business Development for ResCare / Arbor E&T

• Chris Stoneman, Vice President of Operations, iCAST

Workshop Objectives:

• Define “Green Jobs”• Understand industry projections for “green” jobs• Review best practices for “green jobs” training• Learn about specific job descriptions and

qualifications needed• Define regional approach and One Stop role• Build a basic plan or approach• Obtain industry resources

Definition(s) of “Green Jobs”

• A common thread is “making a decent living while restoring the environment “.

• “Green jobs are family supporting middle-skills jobs in the primary sectors of energy efficiency, renewables, and alternative transportation and fuels.”

• Green jobs exist across the economy and will require rethinking old skills as well as developing new skills. Most will require low-to-middle skills with education beyond high school but less than a 4 year degree

• What is your definition?

Industry ProjectionsIndustry Projections

Projections of “Green Jobs”

8.5 million jobs now in energy efficiency (94.6%) and renewable energy (5.4%), per research from American Solar Energy Society.

Industry ProjectionsIndustry Projections

Projections of “Green Jobs”

40 million jobs projected by 2030. The 2030 projection shows a relative reduction in energy efficiency jobs (80%) and a jump to 20% in renewables.

Chris Stoneman, VP

• iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) www.icastusa.org

• Putting America to Work with Green Job Workforce Development

iCAST’s Mission

• Provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to economically disadvantaged people

• Educate a multitude of people committed to sustainable development

• Be a world leader in helping economically disadvantaged communities implement sustainable solutions

Environmental Stewardship

Social Responsibility

Economic Viability

iCAST’s Triple Bottom Line Impact

“Green Collar” Job Creation

Create Green Jobs by Providing:• Class room training• Online training• Internships• Apprenticeships• Skill assessments (identifying transferable skills)

• Connecting employers and job seekers

Green Workforce Training Areas

– Energy Efficiency Auditing

– Energy Efficiency Installation

– BPI Certification

– RESNET Certification

– Solar Assessments

– Solar Installation

– Wind Feasibility Studies

– Wind Installation

Training Methodology

• Develop Partnerships Develop Partnerships – Workforce CentersWorkforce Centers– Department of Labor Development and EmploymentDepartment of Labor Development and Employment– Government OfficialsGovernment Officials– RE/EE Companies RE/EE Companies – Unions Unions – ResCareResCare

• Utilize a Team for Training ImplementationUtilize a Team for Training Implementation– Entrepreneurs/Industry partners as lead Entrepreneurs/Industry partners as lead – Student team in learning modeStudent team in learning mode– iCAST Project ManagersiCAST Project Managers

• Place unemployed personnel in internships and jobs with Place unemployed personnel in internships and jobs with RE/EE companiesRE/EE companies

• Track and measure resultsTrack and measure results• Evaluate performanceEvaluate performance

iCast Connects Workforce to Industry Partners

• Bring in successful experts in the fields to teach and develop curriculum

• Identify jobs and professional requirements for placement

• Place participants in internships & provide incentives to industry partners

• Hold social networking events and present other various placement resources

Sample of Green Job Titles

Occupational Title Average Salary Minimum Education

Field Energy Consultant $60,076 HSD/GED

Water Systems Designer $36,984 Apprenticeship/TS

Lighting/HVAC Engineer $77,280 Bachelor’s (Engineer)

Residential Air Sealing Technician

$31,372 HSD/GED

Structural Design Engineer

$74,980 Master’s (Engineer)

Insulation Installer $20,332 HSD/GED

Architect $90,620 Bachelor’s (Architect)

Welder $29,532 Apprenticeship/TS

Auditing Services Sales Consultant

$59,800 Bachelor’s (Business)

Energy Field Auditor $24,012 Associate’s

Electrical System Installer $44,344 Apprenticeship/TS

Description: Inspects homes of utility customers to identify conditions that cause waste and suggests actions to reduce waste

Salary: $20 - $32/Hour

Min. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma/GED

Experience Needed: Entry to Mid-Level 1 to 3 years related experience

Growth Potential: As more standards are adopted the demand will increase greatly

Employer Type: Private Firms, Government

Related Careers: 1. Energy Efficiency Specialist2. Energy Efficiency Rater

Energy Efficiency Auditor-Sample Job Description

Energy Efficiency • BPI – Building Performance Institute – Existing buildings/retrofits• ResNet – Residential Energy Services Network – New construction• LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Solar• NABCEP-North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners• SEI – Solar Energy International

Wind• NABCEP-North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

Certifications

Benefits to America

• Technical resource education• Building workforce capacity:

– self sufficiency– new job opportunities

• Promoting local jobs, careers, markets & businesses

• Improved, more cost-effective public services• Retention of capital in local economies

Regional Approach

• Analysis• Regional and local benefits• One Stop Role-”Greening the One Stop”

– How should we prepare for “Green Jobs”/– What are you doing now?– Business Industry Sector Approach– Job Matching– Curriculum evaluation-under development– Green current trainings– Prepare our job seekers for the occupations– Linking workforce programs to apprenticeship or pre-

apprenticeship opportunities– Forming regional collaborative of stakeholders (such as Green

Policy Councils).– Validating training with employers.

Group Exercise

• Develop a Strategy for the Scenario

What is the problem?

What resources are available?

Model or Approach?

• Discussion

Grant Information

• Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Congress and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) articulated a transformative vision for America’s workforce system that includes career pathways, industry partnerships, and increased training. To support that vision, the Act includes $750 million for competitive grants to support training in high-growth and emerging industries. Of that, $500 million is dedicated to training workers for green jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors

• http://www.workforcealliance has information on grant opportunities

Resources and Links

Resource list and Links provided on FLASH DRIVE.

Q & A

“You have construction workers who are idle, and they’re going to be idle for twelve months, twenty-four months, thirty-six months. They’re not going to be able to build anything. Let them rebuild everything. We have people coming home from wars, coming home from prisons, coming out of high school with no job prospects whatsoever. Let us connect the people who most need work with the work that most needs to be done.”

Van Jones

Contact Information

Tim Foster

Vice President of Business Development

303-330-7154

tfoster@rescare.com

www.arboret.com

Chris Stoneman

Vice President of Operations

866.590.4377

Chris@icastusa.org

www.icastusa.org