1. Education & Employment Center Apprenticeship and Credentialing Initiatives

2. Energy Industry Pathway Line Worker Career Continuity Workbook Highlights

4. Lineman Career: TAB 2 Demand Driven/Data Informed

5. Employer Engagement: TAB 3

6. Collaborative/Training: Line Worker Training: TAB 4 1. Forsyth Tech- 9 week program The Electrical Lineman Program is designed to train persons to become entry level electrical line workers for private & public utility companies. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a Career Readiness Certificate. This program is approved for national certification by the National Center for Construction Education and Research ( NCCER) and for Pre Apprenticeship credit by the NC DOC. Graduates will also earn flagger, OSHA 10 and first aid/CPR certifications. 2. Nash Community College- 16 week program The Academy includes 400 hours of combined classroom and construction training. Upon completion, you receive a 3rd Class Line Construction Technology Certificate. This qualifies you to begin work as an apprentice power line technician. NCC also has stackable credentials including an advanced certificate, a diploma, and an associate degree in Electric Line Construction. 3. Caldwell Community College- 16 week The Electrical Lineman Institute prepares students for a career as an apprentice for a Journeyman Lineman. It combines classroom courses with laboratory hours which offer practical, hands-on training. Caldwell also offers a 3 week boot camp and a 1-week CAST prep test for those wanting to work for Duke Energy.

8. Career Awareness Line Worker STRATCOM OBJECTIVES 1.Develop marketing materials and process for Lineman Career that emphasize the message a.Action steps: (1)Prepare Infographics (2)QR Code (3)Prepare Registration portal questions and reports a.Target audience: RSP Candidates, Returning SMs at Yellow Ribbons b.Timeline: 09 APR 16 -16 APR 16 c.Responsible persons: Team d.Evaluation measures: Number of interested individuals in Brass Ring 1.Develop plan to inform Recruiters/ of this opportunity a.Action steps: (1)Maintain all relevant POC lists and information for all stakeholders updated continuously and with regular bimonthly reviews for list accuracy. (2)Share Infographic (3)Briefing/Attending Yellow Ribbon Events a.Target audience: RSP Candidates, Returning SMs at Yellow Ribbons b.Timeline: c.Responsible persons: Team d.Evaluation measures: TBD.

9. Articulation & Coordination: TAB 6

10. Work Based Learning: TAB 7

11. Multiple Entry/Exit Points: TAB 8

12. Evaluation : TAB 9 Brass Ring Metrics: # Individuals Registered in EEC with interest # Individuals enrolled in training program # Individuals of completions of training program # Individuals hired out of Training Campaign Metrics: Number of Domestic Partnerships

13. Pathways Status Overview

14. Logistics Breakdown

15. Additional Projects NC4ME IT and Manufacturing pathways NEG Registration process to capture interested service members has been completed Automated Reporting has been established Working with CASCOM to find CSP and Credentialing programs that can be made available to NCNG