Get Into Energy Career Pathways

 A need to balance supply and demand for the energy workforce in key job categories  Skill gaps in potential applicants  New and emerging technologies that require additional skills Drivers for Workforce Development in Electric and Natural Gas Utilities 2

Summary Findings Estimated Number of Potential Replacements - National 2009 Results By 2015 Job CategoryPercentage of Potential Attrition & Retirement Estimated Number of Replacements Technicians ,800 Non-Nuclear Plant Operators ,300 Pipefitters / Pipelayers 46.18,900 Lineworkers ,800 Engineers ,400

Workforce Training Math Reading Work Readiness Foundation College Ready Skill Gaps Skills for new technologies are fundamentally the same

What we know  Industry partnerships and collaboration work  Targeted career awareness works  Focusing on supply / demand at state level works  Curriculum based on competencies works  Shared curriculum and resources reduce cost  Workforce development efforts must create value for all three stakeholders

Defined Career Pathways Bring Value Value Students College Credit Tailored support Transportable skills Stackable credentials Employers Flexible workforce Qualified workforce Sustainable workforce Educators Industry Support Clear industry expectations Sustainable programs

Education Pathways 7 Apprenticeship Certificate Program Community College Associate Degree College / University Bachelor Degree College / University Advanced Degree High School Diploma or GED

Get Into Energy Outreach and Career Coaching Career Pathways Curriculum and Stackable Credentials Employer Collaboration and Support Get Into Energy Career Pathways Stakeholders and Modules Students Educators Employers

Get Into Energy Career Pathways GIE Outreach and Career Coaching GIE Outreach and Career Coaching GIE Basic Training GIE Industry Fundamentals Job Specific Industry involvement in all phases of workforce development leading to employment

Outreach – Pipeline Organizations Partner with Pipeline Organizations to help identify and recruit students who are interested and suited for our jobs Pipeline Organizations may vary by state and will address different populations Pipeline Organizations support the needs of the students Example: obtaining HS diploma or GED Ideal Pipeline Organizations have career coaching built in Students who are interested and suited for our jobs

Access to testing and assessment Assessments NCRC Employability Career Interest Survey Screening Background Drug testing Interest in Skilled Utility Technician career Education pathway

Targeted Career Information Coming soon - Get Into Energy: Transitions

Outreach and Support Services Recruit from pipeline organizations – JAG – YouthBuild – Job Corp – Hard Hatted Women – The Corp Network Intake and Case Management using Kuder Journey system Assessment – Energy Industry Employability (New) – WorkKeys – Career Interest Career Interest matching and referral to manufacturing, construction or other energy positions Additional Screening for Energy Skilled Trades – Background and Drug Screening – Education Evaluation – Support Services Evaluation Education and Support Services Plan

Get Into Energy Career Pathways GIE Outreach and Career Coaching GIE Outreach and Career Coaching GIE Basic Training GIE Industry Fundamentals Job Specific Industry involvement in all phases of workforce development leading to employment

Stakeholder: Educators Built on Energy Competency Model Creates flexible model that can be used to train for careers today and tomorrow Uses existing curriculum Different models for different jobs Education leads to industry recognized credentials at all levels Education focus is on key demand careers for lineworkers, utility technicians, plant / field operators and pipefitters / pipelayers / welders

Revised Energy Competency Model CompetencyModel

Energy Competency Tier Model for Skilled Technician Positions in Energy Efficiency, Energy Generation and Energy Transmission and Distribution Training Components Tier 6–8 Job Specific Skills/Credentials Associate Degree Boot Camp / Apprenticeship for College Credit Accelerated Associate Degree Tier 4–5 Industry Fundamentals Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate Tier 1–3 Basic Training Energy Industry Employability Skills Certificate National Career Readiness Certificate Occupation-Specific Requirements Occupation-Specific Technical Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas Industry-Specific Technical Industry-Wide Technical Workplace Requirements Academic Requirements Personal Effectiveness

Get Into Energy Career Pathways GIE Outreach and Career Coaching GIE Outreach and Career Coaching GIE Basic Training GIE Industry Fundamentals Job Specific Industry involvement in all phases of workforce development leading to employment

State Energy Workforce Consortia Existing Consortium Planned Consortium WA CA MN TX TN MS LA IN MO OH MI NJ CT MD AL VA GA FL NC SC PA KY OR CO IA AZ Existing Consortium GEICP Pilot States

Implementation Approach State Consortia will lead implementation Implement Career Coaching Process in eight states Implement selected education pilots in eight states based on existing education supply and industry demand Track students from recruitment through six months of employment or handoff to another industry

For more information, contact: Valerie Taylor Educational Consultant Center for Energy Workforce Development