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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS 1. Agenda Review The Center for Energy Training Mission Workforce Development Study –Overview –Methodology –Summary of.

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1 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS 1

2 Agenda Review The Center for Energy Training Mission Workforce Development Study –Overview –Methodology –Summary of Findings CPCC Planned Responses List of 28 High Demand Energy Occupations 2

3 Mission The Center for Energy Training will work directly with energy cluster employers and their subcontractors to improve the talent pipeline supply chain and ensure that workforce development needs are met. The Center for Energy Training and CPCC are committed to enhancing the economic development of the Charlotte region. 3

4 Study Overview Engage with energy employers in the Charlotte region to examine the energy sector workforce needs for persons with an AS Degree or post-high school certifications. Combine the employer input with other data sources to identify specific occupations and the attending skills that are in highest demand. 4

5 Research Methodology Scope How we engage with energy employers Focus of employer discussions Other data sources 5

6 Scope Identify occupations that require an associate degree or post secondary course credit Identify occupations for emerging workers (0 to 4 years experience) Measure regional demand for each occupation –Charlotte Region –State of NC –States of NC and SC Highlight DOL Bright Outlook Occupation 6

7 How we engage with employers CPCC Advisory Group (senior level SMEs) Energy employer senior level SMEs Simple one-page needs assessment Face to face detailed discussions Follow up on action items 7

8 How we engage with employers Total # of employer meetings – 17 –Engineering Services & Construction CB&I, AREVA, Schweitzer, Lime Energy, Zachry, Toshiba, Coalogix, Cogentrix –Manufacturing Siemens, ABB, Celgard –Power Generation, Trans. & Dist. Duke Energy Total # of employer SMEs attending – 53 Total # of discussion hrs. - 36 8

9 Focus of Employer Discussions Where’s the pain? (occupations in greatest demand) What are the technical and baseline skills required? What occupations are projected to grow in number? 9

10 Focus of Employer Discussions What existing resources at CPCC or within the region might apply? What are the technical and baseline skills gaps with emerging workers? (i.e. what can CPCC do better?) Agree on next steps 10

11 Data Sources Employer Meetings (17 between Jan. and Aug. 2013) Labor Analytics Software U.S. Dept. of Labor Charlotte Chamber of Commerce CPCC Subject Matter Experts 11

12 Results Identified 28 High Demand Energy Occupations Identified High Demand Energy Occupations by business model: –Engineering Services & Construction –Manufacturing –Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution Measured Regional Demand Highlighted Bright Outlook Occupations Identified Required Technical and Baseline Skills for Each Occupation 12

13 CPCC’s Response Add new labs for welding with an emphasis on pipefitters and steamfitters Develop competencies and a new certificate program to train supervisors in the energy industry manufacturing sector Enhance student learning in the area of protective relay training, which focuses on the protection and distribution of power systems 13

14 CPCC’s Response Enhance student learning in the area of protective relay training which focuses on the protection and distribution of power systems Explore expanding student learning in the use of NDE applications to concrete construction Work with energy employers to develop customized succession plans in response to the aging workforce, with increased emphasis on work based learning, particularly apprenticeship programs. 14

15 Job seekers can use CPCC’s Career Coach to search for information about these high demand energy occupations: Computer Systems Analyst Maintenance & Repair Workers Computer User Support Specialist Database Administrator Web Developer Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, Weighers Construction Manger First-line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers Heating and AC Mechanics & Installers Electricians Electronics Engineering Technician Team Assemblers Quality Control Analyst Mechanical Drafter Welders, Cutters & Welder Fitters Information Security Analyst Machinists First-line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers Civil Engineering Technicians Electrical Drafters Mechanical Engineering Technician Pipefitters & Steamfitters Power Plant Operator Non-Destructive Testing Specialist Control and Valve Installers & Repairers Electrical Engineering Technician Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation & Relay 15


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