Citrus, Levy & Marion Counties Population 530,000 Unemployment Rate 13.4% Presented by Kathleen Woodring Chief Operating Officer Workforce Connection

Who Did We Serve? 14 – 24 DJJ Connected Foster Youth Multiple Barriers Classroom & Work Experience in Targeted Industries

Green Jobs Component Graymark Greentech Training Lab –Solar Energy –Wind Energy –Fuel Cell Energy Building & Production Learning Experimenting

What did they learn? Energy Concepts that transcend into all industries –Energy Types –Using a Digital Multi-Meter –Electrical Safety –How to do Inventory –Website Research –Team Work –Following Directions

What Did They Learn? –Power Ratings –Thermal Storage –Hydrogen Storage –Reversible Fuel Cells –AC/DC and Voltage –Measuring Output –Zero Emissions –Drag & Aerodynamics –Insulators & Conductors

Resulted in: –Understanding of static and current electricity –How energy from the Sun can be put to use –How wind energy can help solve energy problems –How fuel cells can be used to power automobiles –Understand how to use energy wisely and conserve precious resources.

Beyond Summer West Ocala Green Jobs –NCCER Your Role in a Green Environment –Solar Installation –LEED Certification –Energy Auditing

Integrate Into Academies Automotive – Understanding Fuel Cells Power Industry – Understanding of Solar and Wind Turbines Manufacturing – Reduction of energy consumption in processes. Construction – LEED, solar lights, solar water heating, etc.