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FORMING A STATE-LEVEL ENERGY CONSORTIUM. Why should our company be a part of this effort?. Why a state-level energy consortium?. We can: Accomplish more together than we can as individual entities Pool resources Provide a forum for creating partnerships. Partners. Industry Education
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FORMING A STATE-LEVEL ENERGY CONSORTIUM Why should our company be a part of this effort?
Why a state-level energy consortium? • We can: • Accomplish more together than we can as individual entities • Pool resources • Provide a forum for creating partnerships
Partners • Industry • Education • Workforce
Industry • IOUs, municipals, and cooperatives • Gas, coal, nuclear, and alternative energy • Contractors • Potentially, related industries, such as construction
Education • State and local departments of education • Career and technical education • Community colleges • Four-year colleges and universities
Workforce • What is a Workforce Investment Board (WIB)? • Why are they important? • Support • Resources • Funding stream
Goals • Identify jobs in greatest need in the state • Partner to improve and/or create training programs • Build awareness throughout communities for the need for energy workers • Create a sense of excitement around the energy industry in the state
Next Steps • Identify key contact: industry, education & workforce • Meet in a central location • Develop a strategic plan • Create an action plan for implementation