1. N ontraditional E mployment for W omen Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) Northeast Regional Meeting October 27, 2008

2. Reaching Untapped Labor Pools Preparing Women for Careers in the Energy Industry Kathleen Culhane Vice President, Programs Amelia Bucek Employment Manager

3. NEW Training Curriculum Industry Overview Broad overview of energy industry and construction apprenticeships Job Readiness Interview skills and resume assistance Trades Math Trades-focused intensive mathematics instruction Hands-on Taught by Con Edison and journey-level union instructors Safety 10-hour OSHA provided by NYCOSH Fitness Partnership with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation

4. Career Placement Construction Transportation Facilities Maintenance Energy Industry

5. Construction Unions International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3 (EE Division), Joint Committee of the Elevator Industry Companies Con Edison Time Warner Cable Genergy KeySpan National Grid

6. NEW Graduates Working in the Energy Industry Monica Harwell Con Edison NEW Board Member Rochelle James Electricians, Local 3 IBEW Kelly Day Con Edison

7. Robin Hood Heroes Awards Ceremony November 2007 Monica Harwell Con Edison NEW Board Member Rochelle James Electricians, Local 3 IBEW

8. Rochelle James Electricians, Local 3 IBEW

9. NEW’s Annual Graduation and Career Expo October 2008 Kelly Day Con Edison

10. Other Key Program Components Recruitment Ad campaign, NEW Graduates, Partnerships Supplemental Training Jobsite visits, Mechanical and mathematical comprehension test preparation Expanded Job Placement Opportunities New partnerships Retention Graduate Advisory Committee, Special events

11. Thank You