Community Involvement Panel Chris Rolfe, Duke Energy Shares the utility perspective of the impeding workforce crises Andra Cornelius, WorkForce Florida Demonstrates the value of the workforce system Stan Shoun, Central Virginia Community College Explains how to work with the educational institutions Jo Winger de Rondon, EPCE/CAEL Panel Moderator

Purpose Share perspectives from the three strategic partners who can “jump-start” solution both locally and regionally for the energy industry Understand the value of the three partners, as well as how to make the “connection” Leave with tips to “jumpstart” connections for your area of the country

Power of Collaboration Describe the value of partnering together to create relevant, effective solutions  Looming issues for a critical industry  Complexity of the workforce challenge requires natural partners to work together  Strength of our democracy is to work together to solve problems

Each partner brings a unique and natural “link” to solving the workforce development challenges Industry Education Workforce System

How do we get started?

Chris Rolfe Chief Administrative Officer Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy Demographics 2006 Compare Domestic 2004 to 2006

So What Can You Do? Gather Data Positions Where You Identify Issues: Clearly define the skill sets needed and education required Build Relationships with Suppliers: Colleges and Universities Community Colleges High Schools Workforce Development

Andra Cornelius,CEcD Vice President, Business Outreach Workforce Florida, Inc.

Who is Workforce Florida?. Workforce Florida Board Policy, Planning & Performance, Accountability 24 Regional Workforce Boards Local Control and Accountability Performance Contract Agency for Workforce Innovation Consolidated Administrative Structure Training Providers State and Local Partners Businesses Workers Job Seekers Economic Development Partners Performance Contract SERVICE DELIVERY One-Stop Centers Member: Employ Florida Service Providers High Skills/High Wages Council Better Jobs/Better Wages Council First Jobs/First Wages Council

The Florida Energy Workforce Consortium (FEWC) Initiative How did it begin? Who are its members? What are the actions to date?

The FEWC: Its Purpose Four Objectives: Identify workforce issues impacting Florida’s Energy Industry Better understand educational/training options in place Develop effective responses to address needs—current and future Develop a three-pronged plan to develop energy talent Compete for a talent PUDDLE OR work to create a talent POOL

The FEWC: Actions to Date Asset Mapping Fostering regional E 3 linkages Validating Key Common Occupations – shoring up Labor Market Data Preparing for USDOL grant submission Providing technical support to others

The FEWC: Next Steps Submission of our grant Sharing our model with others states / communities Codifying the value-added benefits of partnership Creating an Employ Florida Banner Center for Energy

Three Things to Do When You Get Back Home Connect and convene with all partners Instill urgency & focus –“The House is on Fire!” Consider a three-pronged approach to your workforce solutions: –Grow Your Own –Attract –Retrain

Stan Shoun Vice President Workforce Development & Continuing Education Central Virginia Community College

Workforce Discontinuity Educational System Workforce Expectations

Central Virginia Community College Educational Continuum I N D U S T R Y Middle School High School 4-year University Community College Summer Academies √Youth √Teacher Demonstration Program Lego League STEM Reading Program Career Informational Program (C.I.P.) Dual Enrollment Summer Intern Program Technology Fair Skills USA Competition Youth Works NSF AAS Degrees Pathways to Certifications Apprenticeship Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) College for Living ( plus ) Bachelor’s Degree  ODU  Franklin

Next Steps Solicit Potential Partners –Workforce Boards –Industry –Education System Introduce and develop your “Grow Your Own” concept Just Do it ! Achieve a success !