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“UNDERSTANDING THE GREEN ECONOMY”

“UNDERSTANDING THE GREEN ECONOMY”. A Community College Perspective August 7, 2009 South Central Regional Consortium Pierpont Inn. Today’s Presentation. About the Centers of Excellence Green Background & Context Green Study Methodology Overview of Framework Connection to Colleges

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“UNDERSTANDING THE GREEN ECONOMY”

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  1. “UNDERSTANDING THE GREEN ECONOMY” A Community College Perspective August 7, 2009 South Central Regional Consortium Pierpont Inn

  2. Today’s Presentation About the Centers of Excellence Green Background & Context Green Study Methodology Overview of Framework Connection to Colleges Q & A and Wrap Up

  3. California Community Colleges Board of Governors State Chancellor’s Office California Community Colleges Jack Scott, Chancellor Economic & Workforce Development Jose Millan, Vice Chancellor Career Technical Education Unit Economic & Workforce Development Health Care Advanced Transportation & Energy International Trade Development Applied Biotechnology Multimedia & Entertainment Applied Manufacturing Technologies Small Business Development Center of Excellence Initiative Workplace Development Environmental Technologies Economic & Workforce Development Program

  4. Center of Excellence Mission The Centers of Excellence, in partnership with business and industry, deliver regional workforce research customized for community college decision making and resource development

  5. 10 Regional Centers of Excellence • San Francisco Bay • Greater Silicon Valley • Los Angeles County (2) • Orange County • Inland Empire • San Diego & Imperial • Central Valley • South Central • Far North & Greater Sacramento

  6. Identification of emerging and high-demand industries and occupations Research Qualification Industry validation of results College offerings and gap analysis Recommendations to close gaps Partnerships Environmental Scanning Approach

  7. What’s in a Report? Industry overview Employers Occupations and wages Forecasts Skills and training requirements Existing college programs Other programs/models/curriculum Workforce challenges (industry perspective) Recommendations for community colleges and CTE partners Associations serving the industry GIS maps Resources and references

  8. Green Background & Context Public Policy Driving Green Job Growth California’s Global Warming Solutions Actof 2006 American Recovery and Reinvestment Actof 2009 (ARRA) The Challenge Ambiguous definitions of the green economy with varying scopes and purpose.

  9. Green Background & Context AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) Green Provisions • $16.8b clean energy • $3.2b environmental health in schools • $5b weatherization • $3.1b state energy efficiency programs • $2b manufacture of advanced batteries • $4.5b smart grid technology • $483m non-defense toxic cleanups • $5.27b in defense toxic cleanups • $6b borrowing capacity of the Western Area Power Administration • $5.55b federal buildings • $4.5b to “green” GSA buildings • $300m for new hybrid cars • $100m in green training grants

  10. Defines green industries and green jobs with a community college perspective • Identifies the relationship between emerging green industry sectors, existing traditional industry sectors, and jobs within each of those sectors. • Provides a common language and structure in which colleges can organize themselves. • Generates broad awareness of community college programs. • Provides an internal framework for future COE research. Value to Colleges and Stakeholders

  11. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Understanding the Green Economy Phase I: Provide a research-based framework to assist Community College administrators and faculty in studying what “green” is in terms of industries, occupations and educational programs.

  12. PHASE I PROCESS 2a. Identifying emerging green industries (using existing literature) 3a. Building a crosswalk between green industries & traditional industries (NAICS codes) 4. Validating industry & occupational crosswalks with panel of experts • 1. Defining: • green industry • green occupation 2b. Identifying emerging green occupations (using existing literature) 3b. Building a crosswalk b/w green industries, green occupations & traditional occupations (SOC codes) 5. Final Report (June 2009) Research Preview Report 3c. Identifying the relationship between College programs (TOP codes) & green occupations Partnership with CA Labor Market Information Department (LMID)

  13. PHASE I APPROACH WALKING THE TIGHT ROPE • Define green firms • Industry Overview • Define green jobs • Green Jobs Framework • Crosswalk • Industrysectors to occupations • Educational programs

  14. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS Green Firm: An organization that provides products and/or services that are aimed at utilizing resources more efficiently, providing renewable sources of energy, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, or otherwise minimizing environmental impact. Green Job: An occupation that 1) directly works with policies, information, materials, and/or technologies that contribute to minimizing environmental impact, and 2) requires specialized knowledge, skills, training, or experience in these areas.

  15. GREEN INDUSTRY SECTORS

  16. Green Industry FrameworkExample: Renewable Energy Sector

  17. Green Jobs FrameworkSelection Criteria • Green clusters, sectors, and occupations align with the definitions identified in this report. • Occupations requiring new or additional training in green technology are included. • Training needs can be reasonably addressed by California Community Colleges and/or offer career pathway options.

  18. Green Jobs FrameworkExample: Renewable Energy Sector

  19. SAMPLE GREEN JOBS Source: “Green Recovery,” Center for American Progress and PERI.

  20. Energy Efficiency Example Green Building and Energy Efficiency Retrofitting of Existing Structures Energy Auditors Energy Management Technician Certificate(American River College) Energy Auditing Certificate (Los Angeles Trade Tech Collegeand El Camino College)

  21. Transportation Example Transportation and Alternative Fuels Repair and Maintenanceof Alternative Fuel Vehicles Alternative Fuel Auto Technicians Automotive Alternative Fuels(College of the Desert) Advanced Transportation Technology(Long Beach City College)

  22. Next Steps • Phase II: Qualify labor market opportunities by geography. Identify possible gaps between supply and demand. Potential study areas: • Advanced Transportation • Smart Grid Technology • Water Efficiency • Biomass/Biofuels • Energy efficiency occupational report

  23. Reports disseminated through: COE website: www.coeccc.net Presentations at meetings and conferences Webinars Bi-monthly e-newsletter Please leave your business card if you would like to be added to our distribution list. How to Access Information

  24. Sharon A. Dwyer, Director South Central Region Center of Excellence Hosted by Ventura College ICPD Phone: (805) 648-8976 E-mail: sdwyer@vcccd.edu website: www.coeccc.net Thank You!

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