Where’s The Green in Green Jobs?

1. Where’s The Green in Green Jobs? National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Conference June 2, 2009

2. Introductions Tim Foster, Vice President of Business Development for ResCare / Arbor E&T Chris Stoneman, Vice President of Operations, iCAST

3. Workshop Objectives: Define “Green Jobs” Understand industry projections for “green” jobs Review best practices for “green jobs” training Learn about specific job descriptions and qualifications needed Define regional approach and One Stop role Build a basic plan or approach Obtain industry resources

4. Definition(s) of “Green Jobs” A common thread is “making a decent living while restoring the environment “. “Green jobs are family supporting middle-skills jobs in the primary sectors of energy efficiency, renewables, and alternative transportation and fuels.” Green jobs exist across the economy and will require rethinking old skills as well as developing new skills. Most will require low-to-middle skills with education beyond high school but less than a 4 year degree What is your definition?

5. Industry Projections Projections of “Green Jobs” 8.5 million jobs now in energy efficiency (94.6%) and renewable energy (5.4%), per research from American Solar Energy Society.

6. Industry Projections Projections of “Green Jobs” 40 million jobs projected by 2030. The 2030 projection shows a relative reduction in energy efficiency jobs (80%) and a jump to 20% in renewables.

7. Chris Stoneman, VP iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) www.icastusa.org Putting America to Work with Green Job Workforce Development

8. iCAST’s Mission Provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to economically disadvantaged people Educate a multitude of people committed to sustainable development Be a world leader in helping economically disadvantaged communities implement sustainable solutions

9. Environmental Stewardship Social Responsibility iCAST’s Triple Bottom Line Impact Economic Viability

10. “Green Collar” Job Creation Create Green Jobs by Providing: Class room training Online training Internships Apprenticeships Skill assessments (identifying transferable skills) Connecting employers and job seekers

11. Green Workforce Training Areas Energy Efficiency Auditing Energy Efficiency Installation BPI Certification RESNET Certification Solar Assessments Solar Installation Wind Feasibility Studies Wind Installation

12. Training Methodology Develop Partnerships Workforce Centers Department of Labor Development and Employment Government Officials RE/EE Companies Unions ResCare Utilize a Team for Training Implementation Entrepreneurs/Industry partners as lead Student team in learning mode iCAST Project Managers Place unemployed personnel in internships and jobs with RE/EE companies Track and measure results Evaluate performance

13. iCast Connects Workforce to Industry Partners Bring in successful experts in the fields to teach and develop curriculum Identify jobs and professional requirements for placement Place participants in internships & provide incentives to industry partners Hold social networking events and present other various placement resources

14. Sample of Green Job Titles

15. Energy Efficiency Auditor-Sample Job Description Description: Inspects homes of utility customers to identify conditions that cause waste and suggests actions to reduce waste Salary: $20 - $32/Hour Min. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma/GED Experience Needed: Entry to Mid-Level 1 to 3 years related experience Growth Potential: As more standards are adopted the demand will increase greatly Employer Type: Private Firms, Government Related Careers: 1. Energy Efficiency Specialist 2. Energy Efficiency Rater

16. Certifications Energy Efficiency • BPI – Building Performance Institute – Existing buildings/retrofits • ResNet – Residential Energy Services Network – New construction • LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design • Solar • NABCEP-North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners • SEI – Solar Energy International • Wind • NABCEP-North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

17. Benefits to America Technical resource education Building workforce capacity: self sufficiency new job opportunities Promoting local jobs, careers, markets & businesses Improved, more cost-effective public services Retention of capital in local economies

18. Regional Approach Analysis Regional and local benefits One Stop Role-”Greening the One Stop” How should we prepare for “Green Jobs”/ What are you doing now? Business Industry Sector Approach Job Matching Curriculum evaluation-under development Green current trainings Prepare our job seekers for the occupations Linking workforce programs to apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship opportunities Forming regional collaborative of stakeholders (such as Green Policy Councils). Validating training with employers.

19. Group Exercise Develop a Strategy for the Scenario What is the problem? What resources are available? Model or Approach? Discussion

20. Grant Information Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Congress and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) articulated a transformative vision for America’s workforce system that includes career pathways, industry partnerships, and increased training. To support that vision, the Act includes $750 million for competitive grants to support training in high-growth and emerging industries. Of that, $500 million is dedicated to training workers for green jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors http://www.workforcealliance has information on grant opportunities

21. Resources and Links Resource list and Links provided on FLASH DRIVE.

22. Q & A “You have construction workers who are idle, and they’re going to be idle for twelve months, twenty-four months, thirty-six months. They’re not going to be able to build anything. Let them rebuild everything. We have people coming home from wars, coming home from prisons, coming out of high school with no job prospects whatsoever. Let us connect the people who most need work with the work that most needs to be done.” Van Jones

23. Contact Information Tim Foster Vice President of Business Development 303-330-7154 tfoster@rescare.com www.arboret.com Chris Stoneman Vice President of Operations 866.590.4377 Chris@icastusa.org www.icastusa.org