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FEWC Meeting June 13 th , 2011

FEWC Meeting June 13 th , 2011. Offices of Gulf Power, Pensacola, FL John Holbrook – Program Manager jholbroo@irsc.edu Tel: 772-462-7363. Banner Center for Energy Mission. Be an industry-driven, statewide resource for workforce education and training in the energy industry.

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FEWC Meeting June 13 th , 2011

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  1. FEWC MeetingJune 13th , 2011 Offices of Gulf Power, Pensacola, FL John Holbrook – Program Manager jholbroo@irsc.edu Tel: 772-462-7363

  2. Banner Center for Energy Mission Be an industry-driven, statewide resource for workforce education and training in the energy industry. Ensure Florida’s educational programs are relevant and meet the industry’s needs and standards. Provide a pipeline of skilled workers, entry level to advanced, for the energy industry. Maximize lifelong learning in settings demanded by today’s marketplace.

  3. Energy Education Institutions - BCE - Training Partners - State Colleges - Career Academies

  4. Career Academies – Energy Focus

  5. Industrial Partners Natural Gas Solar Nuclear Oil Coal • 8 Energy Providers • Constituting 85% of power generation in the state of Florida • FPL, Progress Energy, TECO, Gulf Power, Orlando Utilities, JEA, Fort Pierce, Lakeland, Reliant, and Tallahassee • 8 Transmission and Distribution Entities • FPL, TECO, Gulf Power, Orlando Utilities, JEA, Fort Pierce, Clay Electric, Leesburg, and Lake-Sumter • 7 Subsidiary Energy Companies • Comprised of alternative energy producers, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and service companies including: • Bartlett – Nation’s largest radiation protection service company • Coastal Synergy – Natural gas and geothermal provider • Next Era – Nation’s largest alternative energy generator

  6. Placements of Trainees • Energy industry jobs pay salaries much higher than the state median. • Key Career Paths: electricians, mechanical engineers, welders, metal workers, construction managers, accountants, analysts, environmental scientists and chemists.

  7. Post Secondary Energy Education Around the State of Florida

  8. Post Secondary Energy Education Around the State of Florida

  9. Post Secondary Energy Education Around the State of Florida

  10. Banner Center for Energy Programs • Short-term training (certificate based; 0 - 6 months) • Solar (PV and Thermal) contractor licensing  • Renewable energy certificates • Advanced renewable energy certificate • Green building • Hot water heating • Smart Grid • Basic level (6 – 12 months) • Line worker boot camp • Electrical line service repair • Substation tech program • Smart Grid • Advanced Level (AS and AS Degrees; 2+ years) • Instrumentation and Control • Electrical • Mechanical • Radiation Protection • Non-Licensed Operators Ability to scale up or down quickly based on industry needs. Requires good communication channel with industry.

  11. Energy Efficiency Certifications Rating, Auditing, Weatherization

  12. Energy Auditing Training Tools • Thermal Camera is a good tool so students can visualize energy losses. (IPad App)

  13. Smart Grid Network • Opportunities for skills upgrade training along the value chain.

  14. Time and Amount of Use = Habits/ Lifestyle • Data management and security

  15. Banner Center for Energy Website A good source of energy education and careers around the state of Florida. www. bannercenterforenergy.com

  16. Thank You! Our organization’s strength is in its partnerships.

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