June 2026 Newsletter: Edition 2
Northeast Energy Workforce Consortium Launches
The Northeast Energy Workforce Consortium (NEWC) brings together energy companies and workforce partners across New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut to address growing regional demand for a skilled energy workforce. The effort focuses on strengthening career pathways, expanding training opportunities, and building a collaborative workforce ecosystem to support grid modernization and increasing energy demand. Read more here.
Ohio Energy Workforce Consortium Announced
The Ohio Energy Workforce Consortium (OHEWC) has officially been announced. It will bring together energy employers, labor, educators, and workforce partners to strengthen the state’s energy talent pipeline. Formed in response to growing demand driven by data centers, infrastructure investment, and rising electricity use, the consortium reflects a coordinated, industry-led approach to workforce development at scale. Learn about this launch here.
Connecting Students to Energy Careers
CEWD connected with thousands of students this month alongside partners from the IBEW, SELCAT, and Southeast Connections to highlight career opportunities in the energy industry at National SkillsUSA. Through direct engagement, students were introduced to high-demand roles and pathways into skilled trades and technical careers, helping build awareness of opportunities across the sector.
What's Up? News Updates
Citizens Awards Nominations Now Open
June 1, 2026
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2026 Citizens Awards, recognizing businesses advancing workforce development, education, and economic opportunity. Nominations are open through June 19.
Energy Industry Needs More Veterans as Demand for Skilled Workers Grows
June 4, 2026
As workforce demand grows, veterans are emerging as a strong talent pipeline for energy careers, with programs like Troops to Energy Jobs helping connect service members to high-demand roles.
Featuring John Broschak, CEWD”s Veteran Career Coach
Meta Launches ‘Workforce Academy’ to Train Workers to Build Data Centers
June 8, 2026
Meta announced a $115 million training initiative to prepare workers for data center construction roles, highlighting increasing demand for skilled trades supporting AI and energy infrastructure growth.
Cleveland’s ‘Big Bets?’ Rockefeller Foundation Event Highlights Jobs, Housing, Tech — and Art
June 10, 2026
At the Rockefeller Foundation’s “Big Bets for America” event in Cleveland, CEWD highlighted its ongoing state consortia expansion and efforts to connect talent to energy careers. The event also featured a $300 million commitment to train workers across energy and other key industries.
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