1. 2012 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 14-16, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, VA

2. Power to the 4 th Power! Investor-owned utility with 358,000 electric, 318,000 gas customers 1500+ employees in four states Avista Pre-Apprentice Line School: 20 year partnership with Spokane Community College – Tie-in to Pacific NW Center of Excellence for Clean Energy- smart grid workforce development CEWD member since 2010, started GIECP project in 2011

3. The Power 4 of Attraction GIECP outreach to over 850 students, teachers, career and tech ed counselors, parents, job seekers Dedicated resources for regional education about energy careers and pathways to entry Building diversity of pipeline through outreach; Increased social networking/marketing Current Project Focus: Spokane Area Workforce Development Council

4. The Power 4 of Discernment National Career Readiness Certificate- Work Keys Total tested: 91 Level Achieved: 80% Silver or better 10 interviewed for Line School 4 accepted to program 1 completed so far-and hired in the industry Evaluating NCRC as potential screening tool for pre-apprentice training and entry level employment Current Project Focus:

5. The Power 4 of Navigation Energy Navigator makes a difference! Encouragement; strength/ gap assessment Strategies, tools resources to close gaps Coach, accountability partner, link to support systems Further support for high potential candidates; additional energy career prep and communication, interviewing skills; Current Project Focus:

6. The Power 4 of Partnership Building on established systems Next Generation Zone and career coaches NCRC/Work Keys regional focus Community college pre-apprentice program Strong long-term relationships Leveraging GIECP to build broad awareness of energy industry workforce needs; generating new possibilities and further collaborations Current Project Focus: