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Building for Our Future growing a regional energy-efficiency workforce for the built environment Laurie Black lblack@seakingwdc.org
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Assessing Supply & Demand Labor market data Employer surveys Industry panels/focus groups Green Building Industry Panel Commercial Energy Efficiency Work Group (NEWOP) Green Workforce Leadership Council
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Energy-Efficiency Job Clusters Skill Level1. Building Design2. Energy Assessment3. Building Operations Higher Architect Professional Engineer Sustainability Consultant Energy Engineer Energy Modeler Facilities Manager Building Manager Sustainability Officer Resource Conservation Manager Energy Manager Middle Estimator Drafter Energy Auditor Building Analyst Maintenance Crew Chief Stationary or Building Engineer HVAC Mechanic and Installer Building Controls Technician/Installer Test and Balance Technician Energy Accounting Specialist Entry Sustainable Building Advisor Lighting Auditor Energy Audit Technician Facilities Maintenance Technician Facilities Custodial Technician
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Skill Level4. Building Commissioning5. Energy Services Contracting6. Building and Construction Trades Higher Commissioning Project Manager Commissioning Authority Retro-commissioning Agent Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Energy Engineer Project/Program Manager Construction Manager Energy Modeler Electricians Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Middle Commissioning Technician Energy Auditor Cost Estimator Boilermakers Sheet Metal Workers HVAC Mechanics and Installers Glaziers Insulation Workers Entry Commissioning Technician Assistant Energy Audit Technician Construction Laborers Roofers Energy-Efficiency Job Clusters
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Balancing Supply & Demand Workforce preparation network Targeted trainees and curricula Funding and leveraged resources Training Employment Services DOL green jobs training grants SEED: weatherization, building trades, and commercial EE Greenlight: weatherization, deconstruction, and manufacturing ComBuild: building trades, commercial EE and building ops
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Connecting Supply & Demand Jobs navigator, labor liaison Employer panels with sector roundtables Meet the graduates events Individual job development MapYourCareer.org
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Lessons To Date Demand $ preceding or parallel to supply $ Industry-led assessment process Industry-based training content Integrated work readiness/job search skills Job-based experiences Field project portfolio Externships or internships
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