QuickTalk: Cultivating a Skilled Renewable Energy Workforce: Quality Training and Inclusive Support

The renewable industry's rapid growth creates an urgent demand for a skilled and diverse workforce. This session explores workforce development strategies focusing on quality training, inclusive support systems, and long-term career pathways. Experts will share insights on building effective, immersive training programs that prioritize hands-on learning. Attendees will gain strategies for fostering inclusive environments through comprehensive wraparound services like counseling and soft-skills training. The discussion will highlight successful collaboration models between training providers, employers and community organizations to create robust, equitable talent pipelines. Join us for an engaging talk on workforce solutions that combine rigorous training with supportive ecosystems.