where’s the green in green jobs?
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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:. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
www.arboret.com
Chris Stoneman
Vice President of Operations
866.590.4377
www.icastusa.org