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Decarbonization & Electrification

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Workforce Development

Energy Heroes: Developing the Diverse and Dynamic Workforce of the Future

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: 512 (Hyatt)

CEU Type(s): ASHI, BPI, INTERNACHI, NARI

Darnell Johnson

CEO & President
Urban Efficiency Group, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Janell Hills

Director of Workforce Programs
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Fresno, Texas
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John Pady

Weatherization Program Director
CEDA, Inc
Chicago, Illinois
Delmar Gillus

Chief Operating Officer
Elevate Energy
Chicago, Illinois
Paul W. Francisco

Director, Indoor Climate Research & Training
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
Champaign, Illinois

Along with BPA and other national and local community partners, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) will feature efforts focused on developing the diverse building performance workforce of tomorrow. Solutions to raise awareness of clean energy careers, outreach to historically underserved communities, training, and job placement and retention will be included. The panel will demonstrate how national action can help support and empower local communities.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:

-Better understand how to attract a more diverse and dynamic workforce.
-Help you understand the importance of developing interview practices that are fair, consistent, and welcoming to a wide variety of people.
-Have discovered what has worked best in these three organizations.