REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for CEWD’s 2024 Workforce Development Summit.

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The full schedule will be released next month, but we can say without hesitation, it’s impressive.

Modernized energy workforce training is shifting the learning environment from passive and instructor-centered to active and learner-centric. Concepts such as adult learning, difficulty levels, and learning and instructional strategies play a pivotal role in shaping this learner-centric approach. We need a new, research-based model of training to successfully develop the energy workforce to meet the pace and scale of change needed to enable a reliable, affordable, and equitable energy transformation. Read the paper here, to see practical examples of strategies rooted in science of learning that can be applied to energy workforce training to foster an engaged and learner-centric experience are explored.

CEWD’s 2nd DE&I Forum Earns High Praise

This month’s DE&I Forum was outstanding. Check out the recap video and photos from the event.

Here’s what attendees said about our most recent DE&I Forum:

“It was truly an incredible event – one of the best I’ve been to in terms of the structure, the leaders in the room, and the very thoughtful panel topics. I was truly honored to be a part of it.”

“It was invigorating, informative and insightful to connect with many of the utility leaders and thought leaders at the conference. CEWD is building the foundation and future of DE&I impact in the utility industry.”

“I could not have been more impressed with the Forum’s content, professionalism and incredible speakers that shared some really inspirational and insightful perspectives about purposefully integrating available talent and leading from a place of affirmation for all voices!”

“Congratulations on an incredible event, I am still on a high from it! I left more inspired and smarter than when I arrived, it doesn’t get much better than that.”

NEW EVENT ALERT – Seeking Volunteers

CEWD will hold a new event this year: Energy Workforce Fest. This new offering, taking place during the Workforce Development Summit, will invite Congressional staffers, Community Based Organizations, workforce systems, educators, and others to learn about the industry’s workforce needs and experience industry careers through simulated learning opportunities. If you are interested in planning this new event, please email staff@cewd.org.

What’s Up? News Updates

CEWD is reporting important news and updates in this new CEWD Connections section to keep readers abreast of energy workforce headlines. If you have any article suggestions, please email christina@cewd.org.

7 Jackson Teens Graduate from Consumers Energy School-to-Workplace Program

May 23, 2024

Consumers Energy celebrated the accomplishments of seven Jackson County Intermediate School District students, with a special graduation ceremony. The students have spent the last year taking part in Project SEARCH, a model program that provides students with developmental disabilities with first-hand job training and experience.

Georgia Power Celebrates Lineworker Appreciation Month

April 10, 2024

This April, Georgia Power celebrated lineworker appreciation month by highlighting the collaboration between the company and Georgia’s technical colleges to recruit, train and employ the next generation of this workforce at a rate of approximately 170 workers annually.

Alliant Energy Receives Award for Commitment to Veterans

April 17, 2024

Alliant Energy has received a 3 Star Employer award from VETS Indexes, recognizing Alliant’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

Tri-State Lineworkers Recognized on National Lineworker Appreciation Day

April 18, 2024

Watch a short clip of Duke Energy recognizing dozens of lineworkers for National Lineworker Appreciation Day.

Cleco Celebrates Line Mechanic Appreciation Day

April 18, 2024

Clint Robichaux, director of distribution operations and reliability at Cleco, celebrated line mechanic appreciation day by explaining, “They work around the clock, whether it is 10 degrees or 110 degrees, to make sure our customers are provided safe, reliable power.”

Florida Power & Light celebrates Earth Day

April 18, 2024

FPL celebrated Earth Day by investing in zero-fuel sources of energy.

ALLETE Recognized for Gender Diversity on Board and Among Executive Officers

April 19, 2024

ALLETE, Inc. was named an Honor Roll company of Special Distinction in an annual report on gender diversity in the executive ranks and on the boards of directors of the largest publicly traded companies in Minnesota.

Dominion Energy Lets Graduating Students Explore Job Opportunities

May 1, 2024

Watch a short clip of over 30 students from Richland and Orangeburg county school visiting Dominion Energy’s training facility to learn all about careers in energy. Students got hands on experience and were invited to apply for open positions. This event was held in partnership with Dominion Energy and the Columbia Urban League.

Electric Power Research Institute Names Three Exelon-led teams for Technology Transfer Awards

May 1, 2024

Three project teams led by Exelon engineers recently earned honors from the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) 2024 Technology Transfer Awards for work related to accelerating the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.

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