State of the Workforce: Open Dialogue About Workforce Needs and Solutions Webinar

Join us for a kick-off session introducing the National Clean Energy Workforce Alliance’s new webinar series: From Theory to Practice. We discuss the State of the Workforce, including findings from IREC’s 2022 National Solar Jobs Census and the Department of Energy’s Jobs Report, followed by open discussion related to potential barriers and solutions.

Participants can expect to hear:

• An overview of the new webinar series format and logistics,
• Upcoming webinar topics for the year,
• Key findings from IREC’s 2022 National Solar Jobs Census,
• And open discussion and dialogue about workforce challenges, funding opportunities, and best practices.

Panelists:

• Cynthia Finley, Vice President, Workforce & Strategic Innovation, IREC, Moderator
• Dr. Janell Hills, Director, Workforce Programs, IREC, Moderator
• Dr. Debra Rowe, President, U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development
• Darlene Miller, Ed.D, Executive Director, NCWE
• Dr. Girard Melancon, Board Vice Chair, National Skills Coalition
• Avery Palmer, Communications Projects Director, IREC