1. FORMING A STATE-LEVEL ENERGY CONSORTIUM Why should our company be a part of this effort?

2. Why a state-level energy consortium? We can: –Accomplish more together than we can as individual entities –Pool resources –Provide a forum for creating partnerships

3. Partners Industry Education Workforce

4. Industry IOUs, municipals, and cooperatives Gas, coal, nuclear, and alternative energy Contractors Potentially, related industries, such as construction

5. Education State and local departments of education Career and technical education Community colleges Four-year colleges and universities

6. Workforce What is a Workforce Investment Board (WIB)? Why are they important? –Support –Resources –Funding stream

7. Goals Identify jobs in greatest need in the state Partner to improve and/or create training programs Build awareness throughout communities for the need for energy workers Create a sense of excitement around the energy industry in the state

8. Next Steps Identify key contact: industry, education & workforce Meet in a central location Develop a strategic plan Create an action plan for implementation