going green: the vital role of community colleges in building a sustainable future and green...

GOING GREEN: THE VITAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

AND GREEN WORKFORCE

Darlene Miller NCWE VP CommunicationSteve Long St. Louis Community College, MONick Kremer Cerritos College, CARebecca Nickoli Ivy Tech Community College System, INJeff Stevenson Gulf Coast Community College, FL

The Intersection ofPolicy and Practice

AGENDA

Going Green Report Darlene Miller

St Louis Community College Steve Long Cerritos College Nick Kremer Ivy Tech Community College Rebecca

Nickoli Gulf Coast Community College Jeff

Stevenson

Questions


WHAT ARE GREEN JOBS?

Reduce the use of fossil fuels Decrease pollution and greenhouse gas

emissions Increase the efficiency of energy usage Recycle materials Develop and adopt renewable sources

of energy Protect wildlife and ecosystems


WHERE ARE GREEN JOBS? Middle-skill jobs requiring more than a

high school diploma but less than a bachelor’s degree

Majority will be transformed from existing jobs, requiring a redefinition of skill sets, methods and occupational profiles HVAC technicians learning geothermal

pump installation Carpenters focusing on energy efficiency

and weatherization Electricians learning solar panel

installation Maintenance technicians from coal-fired

plants learning to perform similar tasks on wind turbines


ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Energy Efficiency – Building Construction38% of CO2 emission are from

residential, commercial, and public buildings Green building design and construction Renovation of existing buildings Energy Management Systems Manufacture of renewable materials

LEED Certification – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

BPI – Building Professionals Institute


RENEWABLE ENERGY: SOLAR ENERGY

Active Solar Technologies include photovoltaics (solar panels) and solar hot water

Passive solar includes orienting buildings to take advantage of sun for heating and cooling, interior lighting designs, and designing spaces to circulate air

Electricians - Solar Panel Installer Electricians - Solar Systems Installer Electricians – Energy Lighting Efficiency


RENEWABLE ENERGY:WIND POWER

Fastest growing form of electricity generation in the world

Wind Turbine Installers Wind Farm maintenance Wind Turbine Manufacturing


RENEWABLE ENERGY:GEOTHERMAL ENERGY Tapping underground reservoirs

for steam and hot water HVAC Technicians installing

geothermal pumps Construction and Drilling

Equipment OperatorsThe Intersection ofPolicy and Practice

ALTERNATIVE ENERGYBioFuels Using renewable plant- and

animal-based materials to create liquid and solid fuelsAgriculture productsAlgae

Most skill sets are similar to those in traditional fuel manufacturing and instrumentation

Ethanol Plant Technician Chemical Plant Technician Biodiesel Laboratory Technician


O*NET GREENING OF OCCUPATIONS

The extent to which green economy activities and technologies:

decrease the demand for existing occupations

shape the work and worker requirements needed for occupational performance

generate unique work and worker requirements or new skills sets in traditional jobs


O*NET GREENING OF OCCUPATIONS

Increased Demand Occupations – 64

Enhanced Skills Occupations – 60

New and Emerging Occupations45 Identified46 Candidate

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O*NET NEW AND EMERGING OCCUPATIONSSOC CODE51-8099.01 Biofuels Processing Technicians51-8099.03 Biomass Plant Technicians13-1199.01 Energy Auditors17-3019.10 Fuel Cell Technicians51-8099.04 Hydroelectric Plant Technicians11-3051.05 Methane/Landfill Gas System

Operators19-4099.02 Precision Agriculture Technicians51-9199.09 Recycling and Reclamation Workers47-4099.01 Solar Photovoltaic Installers47-4099.03 Weatherization Installers and

Technicians49-9099.02 Wind Turbine Service Technicians


ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Steve Long, DirectorWorkforce and Community Development

The Intersection of Policy and Practice

STLCC APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY


STLCC APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY

Appointment of District-Wide Coordinator of Sustainability

College Leadership in Green Building Design and Construction

Greening of Existing Curriculum – Construction Technology, Architectural Technology, Interior Design

Student Service Learning Projects – Wildwood Campus

Research and Development of New Programs – Environmental Technology


STLCC PARTNER

Partner – US Green Building Council STLCC approved as area’s first USGBC

Eligible Education Provider (March 23, 2009) Co-sponsored green focus group with

USGBC at STLCC (April 29, 2009) Green facilities management “Tech Scan”

(September 29, 2009) Green jobs and eco-development event co-

sponsored by USGBC and STLCC (October 13, 2009)

LEED A/P Exam Prep Fall 2008/Spring 2009 LEED Associate Prep Exam Spring 2010


STLCC PARTNERSHIP RESULT

HOME ENERGY AUDIT TRAINING (HEAT)STLCC now an affiliate of the Building

Performance Institute (BPI) 40-hr accelerated class to prepare

candidates for BPI certification as a Building Analyst

Instruction includes principles of building science and diagnostic tools

Certification is earned through a written test and performance of a field audit

Graduates find employment with the community action agencies involved in weatherization


STLCC BROWNFIELDS TRAINING GRANT

Partners: Saint Louis University Center for Environmental Education and Training (CEET) and local companies

Audience: $500,000 for three years to recruit, train and place 120 unemployed or underemployed residents of brownfield-impacted communities

Curriculum: Trainees receive 200+ hours of training in remediation of hazardous materials, including HAZWOPER and OSHA certifications

Outcomes: Revitalization of impacted communities and redevelopment of brownfield sites


ENERGY TRAINING PARTNERSHIP GRANT

Key Partners: UAW – LETC, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Regional Collaboration Center

Amount: $3,200,000 over two years. Project Description: Retrain dislocated auto-related

workers for employment in energy efficiency and clean energy sectors. Hybrid/Electric Auto Technician Electric Auto/Truck Battery Technician Electric Motors/Devices Technician Commercial Energy Technician

Proposed Outcomes: Develop training in four career pathways. Train and place approximately 430 in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.


OTHER INITIATIVESONLINE PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT Going Green at the Workplace Certified Green Supply Chain

Professional Performing Comprehensive Building

Assessments Principles of Green Buildings Senior Certified Sustainability

Professional


OTHER INITIATIVESCONTINUING EDUCATION

Improving Energy Efficiency at Home Green Home Remodeling Organic Gardening Landscaping with Native Plants Composting Eating Locally


IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dr. Rebecca Nickoli, VPWorkforce and Economic Development


HIGH GROWTH JOB TRAINING GRANT – DOL

Defined Need: 50% turnover is expected over the next 5-10 years in energy industry

Partnership: Indiana Energy Consortia

AudienceDislocated workers and new high school

graduates250 students enrolled in five locations

across the state


HIGH GROWTH JOB TRAINING GRANT – DOL

ProgramsElectric line constructionPower plant technologyNatural gas technology

FundingThree years$1M


TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION – DOE

NeedDevelopment of 21st century workforce

in emerging technologies in electric drive vehicle systems

PartnersPurdue, Ivy Tech, Notre Dame, Purdue

Calumet and IUPUI


TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION – DOE

Grant OutcomesDevelop a nationally recognized

certificate for Electric Vehicle Technicians

Funding$1.1M sub-award as grant partner


SUSTAINABLE ENERGYASSOCIATE OF APPLIED

SCIENCE Wind Energy Technology

Utility scale wind turbines and parks

Renewable Energy Systems TechnologyResidential and commercial scale

systems

Home Technology Integration/Energy Auditing Optimization of energy consumption


SUSTAINABLE ENERGYASSOCIATE OF APPLIED

SCIENCE Existing National Certifications

Home Technology IntegrationNorth American Board of Certified

Energy Practitioners (Solar only)

Developing National CertificationsWindustry: small windAmerican Wind Energy Association:

wind turbine technicians


OTHER ENERGY COURSES

HVAC - Photovoltaic and Hydronic systems

ADMF - Green supply chain management

Agriculture - Biomass feedstock systems

Chemical Technology – Biofuels

Automotive – Alternative Fuels & Batteries


GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dr. Jeff StevensonChief Economic Development Officer


GCCC ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ADVISORY

COMMITTEE/PARTNERS Regional power company Local military base Florida Solar Banner Center Local construction companies Local manufacturers Local Government Agencies

MayorsCity managersCounty CommissionerCounty Manager



COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended ContentHydro-thermal water technologyLow velocity wind turbinesPhotovoltaic panel installationEnergy audit trainingEcotourismGreen Guide Certification



COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

AudienceEmployed building professionalsWIA eligible dislocated workers

Program CoursesThree courses in sustainable and

renewable energyThree courses in instrumentation and

equipment


GCCC ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PARTNERSHIP

RESULTS First Alternative Energy Credit

Certificate in Florida (spring 2010)Alternative Energy Engineering

Technology Certificate Program

Continuing Education/Noncredit Courses

Florida Solar Energy Center Grant - $8,000


LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM

PREP WORKSHOP

Partner: US Green Build Council to develop, advertise, and provide training to prepare individuals for LEED AP LEED Green Associate industry certification

Audience: fee basis Current building professionals New entrants in the building industry Graduates of the Alternative Energy

Engineering Technology Certificate Program Workforce Board has used grant money to

sponsor dislocated workers in the training


GCCC ONLINE SUSTAINABILITY

TRAINING

Partnership with ProTrain to offer over 40 Online Sustainability Training CoursesBuilding/Home Energy Analyst (HERS)Solar Hot Water Heating Indoor Air QualityWater Treatment Operations CertificateGreen Building Sales ProfessionalGreen Supply Chain Certificate.

Target Audience Incumbent workers needing skill upgrade Individuals exploring careers in green

industries


OTHER GCCC INITIATIVES

Partnering with other FL community colleges to incorporate green training concepts into the Building and Electrical Contractors required continuing education classes

Partnering with the Florida Solar Energy Center to develop an Energy Audit Course for contractors, code officials, and code compliance officers


CERRITOS COLLEGE

Nick Kremer, Executive DeanCommunity, Industry and Technology


CERRITOS COLLEGEWIND BLADE REPAIR

PartnersAirstreamsCalifornia Manufacturing Technology

Center Industry advisory committee (such as

Frontier Wind and Knight and Carver)

Identified ProblemHigher level skills required for wind

blade repair



Why Cerritos College?Builds on Cerritos College’s expertise in

composites training Extensive experience in aerospace

FundingSupported by grant from California

Community College’s Responsive Training Fund (incumbent workers) Employer’s pay half the training cost



CurriculumCreate a 60 hour curriculum and materials.

20 hours online 40 hours hands on

Adapt and incorporate in campus based credit program in composites.

Potential to expand to manufacturing of wind blades.

AudienceTrain up to 70 incumbent workers.

Grant will subsidize training for California based employers



Airstreams partnership is keyRecognized leader in providing training

to the industry Leverage their name and marketing

structure


QUESTIONS


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