February 2021 Newsletter

Issue #131, February 2021

IN THIS ISSUE:

Accenture Point-of-View
Scholarship Survey
ACT CTE Sheet
New COP
New Board Members
STEM Innovation Challenge
Spotlight On Veterans

Accenture Creates “Reinventing the Utility Employee Experiences” for CEWD

CEWD is proud to have partnered with Accenture in the creation of a thought-provoking new piece, Reinventing the Utility Employee Experience.

This Point-of-View seeks to challenge traditional thinking and support shifts in how the industry is responding to hiring new employees. Accenture’s research shows that as many as 76% of companies are challenged by finding the talent they need, a problem fueled by incorrect perceptions and a lack of understanding about the industry that contributes to missed recruitment opportunities. This new report offers perspective on how the industry may best compete in the competition for talent, especially in light of workplace changes spurred by the pandemic.

Check out CEWD’s People Powered Podcast on this new publication here.

HELP NEEDED: Complete the Survey on Scholarships

CEWD is exploring what scholarships exist in the industry today and if there may be interest in creating industry-sponsored scholarships to support the recruitment of communities of people who are under-represented in our workforce.

Please complete this brief survey to inform and guide our actions

ACTE Releases New Sector Sheet on Energy Careers

The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has updated its piece: “CTE: The Key to Economic Development in Energy.”

This sector sheet, like ACTE’s others for various markets, describes CTE’s growing role in the development of a qualified workforce for vital industry sectors. Energy professionals are encouraged to use this advocacy tool with education leaders, policymakers and the public to illustrate how CTE supports industry and prepares students for career success.

New Supplemental Workforce Community of Practice Forming

CEWD will launch a new Community of Practice for those who wish to talk about issues associated with a supplemental workforce, including contingent workers, contractors, etc.

If you, or your colleagues, are interested in being part of a networking community on this topic, please contact us at [email protected]. We expect to have an organizational meeting toward the end of March.

Meet Our Newcomers

We have welcomed several new members to CEWD’s Board of Directors over the past year.

Meet two of our newest, Amanda Mullen, of New Jersey Resources, and Gery Gorla, of SPIRE in their get-acquainted features. We look forward to and are grateful for their leadership.

If you would like to nominate someone to serve on CEWD’s Board or one of the workgroups that establishes CEWD’s strategic direction, please contact Missy Henriksen.

STEM Innovation Challenge Continues!

REMINDER: Registration is open for the 2021 Virtual STEM Innovation Challenge, a program that will help students learn about careers in energy and their connection to STEM disciplines.

Energy companies can work with area schools and mentor students through the project or simply share information with local educators. Student teams will compete to be selected as regional and national honorees. For more information and to register, click here.

The first round of judging will take place on April 1^s^t, so students have plenty of time to let their creativity soar!

Veterans, Veterans, and More Veterans

In support of our career awareness goal, CEWD has been increasingly active in showcasing industry career opportunities in the military community.

For instance, in collaboration with the Department of Labor, every Friday through March, CEWD is holding an exhibit booth about industry employment and military recruiters from our member companies are talking with transitioning servicemen and women and their spouses about jobs that are currently available.

In addition, CEWD hosted a booth at the Student Veterans of America’s virtual convention this past week to highlight opportunities within the industry to the 4,500 veterans that were registered. Thank you to the following companies for helping staff our GetIntoEnergy booth and enable our six educational sessions that were offered during the conference and are now housed in our video library.

AVANGRID, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Central Hudson, Consumers Energy, Dominion Energy, Duke Energy Corporation, Entergy, Mears Group, Inc., NextEra Energy, Inc., Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Pike Enterprises, PPL Corporation, Southern Company, and SMUD.

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