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2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 14-16, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott• Arlington, VA

2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 14-16, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott• Arlington, VA. Investor-owned utility with 358,000 electric , 318,000 gas customers 1500 + employees in four states Avista Pre-Apprentice Line School:

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2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 14-16, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott• Arlington, VA

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  1. 2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 14-16, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott• Arlington, VA

  2. Investor-owned utility with 358,000 • electric, 318,000 gas customers • 1500+ employees in four states • AvistaPre-Apprentice Line School: • 20 year partnership with Spokane • Community College – • Tie-in to Pacific NW Center of Excellence • for Clean Energy- smart grid workforce • development • CEWD member since 2010, started GIECP project in 2011 Power to the 4th Power!

  3. GIECP outreach to over 850 students, teachers, career and tech ed counselors, parents, job seekers • Dedicated resources for regional education about energy careers and pathways to entry The Power 4 of Attraction Spokane Area Workforce Development Council Current Project Focus: Building diversity of pipeline through outreach; Increased social networking/marketing

  4. National Career Readiness Certificate- Work Keys • Total tested: 91 • Level Achieved: 80% Silver or better • 10 interviewed for Line School • 4 accepted to program • 1 completed so far-and • hired in the industry The Power 4 of Discernment Current Project Focus: Evaluating NCRC as potential screening tool for pre-apprentice training and entry level employment

  5. Energy Navigator makes a difference! • Encouragement; strength/ gap assessment • Strategies, tools resources to close gaps • Coach, accountability partner, • link to support systems The Power 4 of Navigation Current Project Focus: Further support for high potential candidates; additional energy career prep and communication, interviewing skills;

  6. Building on established systems • Next Generation Zone and career coaches • NCRC/Work Keys regional focus • Community college pre-apprentice program • Strong long-term relationships The Power 4 of Partnership Current Project Focus: Leveraging GIECP to build broad awareness of energy industry workforce needs; generating new possibilities and further collaborations

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