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N ontraditional E mployment for W omen

This program offers a comprehensive training curriculum to prepare women for careers in the energy industry, with a focus on job readiness, trades math, safety training, and fitness. Graduates have successfully found employment with companies like Con Edison and Time Warner Cable. The program also includes recruitment campaigns, supplemental training, expanded job placement opportunities, and a graduate advisory committee for ongoing support and retention.

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N ontraditional E mployment for W omen

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  1. Nontraditional Employment for Women Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) Northeast Regional Meeting October 27, 2008

  2. Reaching Untapped Labor PoolsPreparing Women for Careers in the Energy Industry • Kathleen Culhane • Vice President, Programs • Amelia Bucek • Employment Manager

  3. NEW Training Curriculum Industry Overview Broad overview of energy industry and construction apprenticeships Job Readiness Interview skills and resume assistance Trades Math Trades-focused intensive mathematics instruction Hands-on Taught by Con Edison and journey-level union instructors Safety 10-hour OSHA provided by NYCOSH Fitness Partnership with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation

  4. Career Placement • Construction • Transportation • Facilities Maintenance • Energy Industry

  5. Energy Industry • Construction Unions • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3 • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3 (EE Division), • Joint Committee of the Elevator Industry • Companies • Con Edison • Time Warner Cable • Genergy • KeySpan • National Grid

  6. NEW Graduates Working in the Energy Industry

  7. Robin Hood Heroes Awards Ceremony November 2007 • Monica Harwell • Con Edison • NEW Board Member • Rochelle James • Electricians, Local 3 IBEW

  8. Rochelle JamesElectricians, Local 3 IBEW

  9. NEW’s Annual Graduation and Career Expo October 2008 Kelly Day Con Edison

  10. Other Key Program Components Recruitment Ad campaign, NEW Graduates, Partnerships Supplemental Training Jobsite visits, Mechanical and mathematical comprehension test preparation Expanded Job Placement Opportunities New partnerships Retention Graduate Advisory Committee, Special events

  11. Thank You

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