1. Helen Heneveld Bedrock Learning Jeff Gardner ESPA
“Workforce Development and Training for the Intelligent Buildings and Connected Home Industries” 
Helen Heneveld
Bedrock Learning
Jeff Gardner
ESPA

2. About CABA Continential Automated Buildings Association Vision
CABA advances the connected home and intelligent buildings sectors.

3. About CABA and CABA Board of Directors

4. About CABA White Papers
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5. Workforce Needs March 28, 2018 Presented by Helen Heneveld Bedrock Learning Jeff Gardner ESPA

6. Timeline and Numbers 400 + hours of Effort 65-page White Paper
August 2016 – November 21, 2017
1 Chair Person
5 Authors
23 Members of the Working Group
Colleges and Universities
Associations
Non-Profit Organizations
Industry Companies
Recognized Leaders and Industry Experts
Final Review
IBC White Paper Sub-Committee – 9 people
CABA Executive Board and Board of Directors – 24 people
Internal CABA Review
400 + hours of Effort
65-page White Paper

7. Objectives
Identify the nature and extent of gaps between the building and home automation market needs and existing educational providers
Offer suggestions to fill the above gaps, bridge partnerships and advance alignment between Intelligent Buildings and Connected Home industry and educational programs
Enhance alignment of educational programs at all levels of training: vocational, community colleges, and universities, with the IB/CH industry needs

8. Target Audience Educational providers
Education, certification, and accreditation bodies
Public agencies related to education and training programs
Intelligent Building and Connected Home industry
Integrators and employers to connect them with schools
Individuals looking to improve their knowledge about building and home automation

9. White Paper Contents Introduction Automation Industry Landscape
Education and Training Options
Current Industry Education and Training
Opportunities and Suggestions
Industry Resources
Associations, Publications, Research Sources
Training Resources and Examples

10. Definitions
Building Automation – control of energy and resource-using devices for optimization of building system operations
Connected Home
Electronic Systems Technician, EST
Home Automation
IoT, Internet of Things – devices connected to the Internet that integrate greater computer capabilities, and use data analytics to extract meaningful information
Net-Zero Energy Building
Smart Building
Smart Grid
Smart City
Smart Home – residence with integrated/automated systems that allow subsystems and devices to communicate with each other and outside services
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Systems Integration

11. Industry Landscape Technologies in need of qualified personnel
Intelligent buildings
Smart and connected homes
Sustainable technologies
Photovoltaic and wind energy
Energy monitoring and management
Electric vehicle
Security and alarm
HVAC integration
Networking
IoT security

12. Growing Industry Segments

13. Education and Training Options
Academic Channel
Public & private high schools
High school career centers
Post-secondary trade & technical schools
Community colleges and universities
University graduate programs
Non-Academic Channel
Industry Associations
Manufacturer training
Independent training companies
Self-study
Military
Workforce agencies
Give examples of each
Slide 4

14. Academic Channels
Pick a few examples here

15. Non-Academic Channels
Pick a few examples here

16. Education Collaboration Example60
Independent
Schools
Working
Together
Larry Chang – Laney College

17. Accreditations and Certifications
High School Diploma or Graduation Equivalency Diploma, GED
High School Diploma Career Center, Focus on Technology
Diploma/Advanced Diploma Program Accredited Tech School, Community College
Certificate Program Accredited Tech School, Community College
Associates Program Tech School, Community College or University
Bachelor’s Degree year College or University
Graduate Degree Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Eng. IT, etc.
Certificate of Course Completion School or Online
Industry Association Certification Self-study or at a School

18. Current Industry Education and Training
29 Schools
Pick a few examples

19. Current Industry Education and Training
29 Schools

20. Opportunities and Suggestions
Strengthen collaboration between the industry and training providers
Develop partnerships between the industry and training providers
Promote public knowledge of the Intelligent Building and Connected Home Industry and the diverse career opportunities
7 Suggestions for Outreach to Education Channels
Mention NSCA Ignite Program
Does AVIXA have something like it?
9 Specific Actions for the Industry
Slide 10

21. Develop Information to Share
Identify specific career paths within industry segments, positions, titles, responsibilities, and pay range
Create a standard set of learning objectives, foundational principles, and operational best practices for a knowledge- based workforce
Identify the current number of building control technicians in the U.S. and Canada
Perform a Workforce Gap Analysis
Slide 10

22. Outreach to Education Channels
Engage industry professionals on academic advisory boards
Emphasize STEM curriculum
Raise awareness of building and residential automation industries
Increase awareness of career opportunities
Electronics, technical, and IT training
Encourage HVAC, electronics, and IT programs
Teach building systems and cultivate systems-level thinking; share/align curriculum
Promote online delivery methods for teaching foundational skills
Make it readily available to as many interested parties and students as possible
Ensure training incorporates the knowledge needed
In all phases of a building’s life; design, construction, commissioning, and operation
Promote professional development
Training of intermediate School District regions and community college instructors

23. Actions for the Industry
Develop a plan for outreach and marketing around careers in the industries
Educate and promote how intelligent buildings support energy conservation
Manufacturers work with industry associations to raise career awareness
Manufacturers direct people to foundational training
Trade associations and emphasize critical importance of network skills
Build a coalition of industry stakeholders
Address training needs and keep up with changing technology
Engage with military, government, and workforce agencies
Promote awareness of career opportunities
Create co-op opportunities, internships, and apprenticeship programs
Create outreach program for prospective K-12 students
After school programs and competitions
Build awareness of workforce grants for employee re-training
Facilitate access to them
Engage schools of all kinds to raise awareness of the industry, the careers, and how to provide the right training and skills

24. Industry Resources - Appendices
Associations
Publications
Industry Research Sources
Industry Training Resources
Examples of Industry Education and Training
ESPA Electronics Systems Careers & Workforce
InfoComm/AVIXA Fast Facts & Training Matrix

25. Industry Resource - ASSOCIATIONS

26. Industry Resource – PUBLICATIONS

27. Industry Resource - RESEARCH

28. Industry Resources - TRAINING

29. Industry Resource – EDUCATION EXAMPLES

30. Industry Resources – ESPA and InfoComm/AVIXA
All Areas
are Seeking
Trained
and Qualified
Individuals
to Hire
Slide 17

31. Download the White Paper
White Paper Released
November 21, 2017

32. Current CABA Research in progress
“Monetization of Intelligent Buildings”
There is still time to join the project

33. Current CABA Research in progress
“Voice Recognition and AI in Connected Homes”
There is still time to join the project

34. Questions and Discussion
CABA Contact
Greg Walker CABA (2222)
Helen Heneveld Jeff Gardner Bedrock Learning ESPA
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