“UNDERSTANDING THE GREEN ECONOMY” A Community College Perspective August 7, 2009 South Central Regional Consortium Pierpont Inn

Today’s Presentation About the Centers of Excellence Green Background & Context Green Study Methodology Overview of Framework Connection to Colleges Q & A and Wrap Up

Economic & Workforce Development Program California Community Colleges Board of Governors State Chancellor’s Office California Community Colleges Jack Scott, Chancellor Economic & Workforce Development Jose Millan, Vice Chancellor Career Technical Education UnitEconomic & Workforce Development Advanced Transportation & Energy Applied Biotechnology Applied Manufacturing Technologies Center of Excellence Initiative Environmental Technologies Health Care International Trade Development Multimedia & Entertainment Small Business Development Workplace Development

Center of Excellence Mission The Centers of Excellence, in partnership with business and industry, deliver regional workforce research customized for community college decision making and resource development

10 Regional Centers of Excellence San Francisco Bay Greater Silicon Valley Los Angeles County (2) Orange County Inland Empire San Diego & Imperial Central Valley South Central Far North & Greater Sacramento

Environmental Scanning Approach Identification of emerging and high-demand industries and occupations Research Qualification Industry validation of results College offerings and gap analysis Recommendations to close gaps Partnerships

What’s in a Report? Industry overview Employers Occupations and wages Forecasts Skills and training requirements Existing college programs Other programs/models/curriculum Workforce challenges (industry perspective) Recommendations for community colleges and CTE partners Associations serving the industry GIS maps Resources and references

Green Background & Context Public Policy Driving Green Job Growth California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) The Challenge Ambiguous definitions of the green economy with varying scopes and purpose.

Green Background & Context AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND RECOVERY ACT (ARRA) Green Provisions $16.8b clean energy $3.2b environmental health in schools $5b weatherization $3.1b state energy efficiency programs $2b manufacture of advanced batteries $4.5b smart grid technology $483m non-defense toxic cleanups $5.27b in defense toxic cleanups $6b borrowing capacity of the Western Area Power Administration $5.55b federal buildings $4.5b to “green” GSA buildings $300m for new hybrid cars $100m in green training grants

Defines green industries and green jobs with a community college perspective Identifies the relationship between emerging green industry sectors, existing traditional industry sectors, and jobs within each of those sectors. Provides a common language and structure in which colleges can organize themselves. Generates broad awareness of community college programs. Provides an internal framework for future COE research. Value to Colleges and Stakeholders

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Understanding the Green Economy Phase I: Provide a research- based framework to assist Community College administrators and faculty in studying what “green” is in terms of industries, occupations and educational programs.

1. Defining: - green industry - green occupation 3a. Building a crosswalk between green industries & traditional industries (NAICS codes) 2a. Identifying emerging green industries (using existing literature) 3b. Building a crosswalk b/w green industries, green occupations & traditional occupations (SOC codes) 2b. Identifying emerging green occupations (using existing literature) 3c. Identifying the relationship between College programs (TOP codes) & green occupations 4. Validating industry & occupational crosswalks with panel of experts 5. Final Report (June 2009) Partnership with CA Labor Market Information Department (LMID) Research Preview Report PHASE I PROCESS

PHASE I APPROACH Define green firms Industry Overview Define green jobs Green Jobs Framework Crosswalk Industry sectors to occupations Educational programs WALKING THE TIGHT ROPE

OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS Green Firm: An organization that provides products and/or services that are aimed at utilizing resources more efficiently, providing renewable sources of energy, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, or otherwise minimizing environmental impact. Green Job: An occupation that 1) directly works with policies, information, materials, and/or technologies that contribute to minimizing environmental impact, and 2) requires specialized knowledge, skills, training, or experience in these areas.

GREEN INDUSTRY SECTORS

Green Industry Framework Example: Renewable Energy Sector

Green Jobs Framework Selection Criteria Green clusters, sectors, and occupations align with the definitions identified in this report. Occupations requiring new or additional training in green technology are included. Training needs can be reasonably addressed by California Community Colleges and/or offer career pathway options.

Green Jobs Framework Example: Renewable Energy Sector

SAMPLE GREEN JOBS GREEN PROJECTSREPRESENTATIVE JOBS Building Retrofitting Electricians, Heating/Air Conditioning Installers, Carpenters, Construction Equipment Operators, Roofers, Insulation Workers, Carpenter Helpers, Industrial Truck Drivers, Construction Managers, Building Inspectors Smart Grid Computer Software Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Electrical Equipment Assemblers, Electrical Equipment Technicians, Machinists, Team Assemblers, Construction Laborers, Operating Engineers, Electrical Power Line Installers and Repairers Wind Power Environmental Engineers, Iron and Steel Workers, Millwrights, Sheet Metal Workers, Machinists, Electrical Equipment Assemblers, Construction Equipment Operators, Industrial Truck Drivers, Industrial Production Managers, First-Line Production Supervisors Solar Power Electrical Engineers, Electricians, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Welders, Metal Fabricators, Electrical Equipment Assemblers, Construction Equipment Operators, Installation Helpers, Laborers, Construction Managers Advanced Biofuels Chemical Engineers, Chemists, Chemical Equipment Operators, Chemical Technicians, Mixing and Blending Machine Operators, Agricultural Workers, Industrial Truck Drivers, Farm Product Purchasers, Agricultural and Forestry Supervisors, Agricultural Inspectors Source: “Green Recovery,” Center for American Progress and PERI.

Energy Efficiency Example Green Building and Energy Efficiency Retrofitting of Existing Structures Energy Auditors Energy Management Technician Certificate (American River College) Energy Auditing Certificate (Los Angeles Trade Tech College and El Camino College)

Transportation Example Transportation and Alternative Fuels Repair and Maintenance of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Alternative Fuel Auto Technicians Automotive Alternative Fuels (College of the Desert) Advanced Transportation Technology (Long Beach City College)

Next Steps Phase II: Qualify labor market opportunities by geography. Identify possible gaps between supply and demand. Potential study areas: –Advanced Transportation –Smart Grid Technology –Water Efficiency –Biomass/Biofuels Energy efficiency occupational report

How to Access Information Reports disseminated through: COE website: Presentations at meetings and conferences Webinars Bi-monthly e-newsletter Please leave your business card if you would like to be added to our distribution list.

Thank You! Sharon A. Dwyer, Director South Central Region Center of Excellence Hosted by Ventura College ICPD Phone: (805) website: