Scaling the Clean Energy Workforce Through Apprenticeships and Innovative Programs in the IRA Era

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT

Location: Titian 2301, Level 2, The Venetian

Learning Level: 201: Applies to those with some experience who are looking to build on or enhance existing knowledge.

With new incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act’s for meeting specific labor provisions, there is a renewed focus amongst clean energy businesses to create successful apprenticeship programs and other strategic initiatives to develop a more diverse and sustainable clean energy workforce. In this session, subject matter experts will discuss best practices for working with diverse populations, securing full tax credit values in the IRA, and ensuring a skilled, diverse workforce pipeline to meet future industry needs.

Learning Objectives:

Explore strategies for creating apprenticeship programs that effectively engage and support diverse populations, fostering inclusivity and equal opportunities for career development.
Gain insights into maximizing the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives for clean energy businesses
Explore strategies for building a skilled and diverse workforce pipeline to meet the future needs of the clean energy industry

Moderator(s)

Becky Long (they/them/theirs)

Senior Program Manager, Workforce Development & Inclusion
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Panelist(s)

Bonnie Kunkel-Forest

Apprenticeship Coordinator
Home Builders Institute
Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States
Scott Canada

Executive Vice President, Operations
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Andy Carr

Sr. Technical Coordinator
Carpenters International Training Fund
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States