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Community Involvement Panel Chris Rolfe , Duke Energy

Community Involvement Panel Chris Rolfe , Duke Energy Shares the utility perspective of the impeding workforce crises Andra Cornelius , WorkForce Florida Demonstrates the value of the workforce system Stan Shoun , Central Virginia Community College

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Community Involvement Panel Chris Rolfe , Duke Energy

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  1. Community Involvement Panel Chris Rolfe, Duke Energy Shares the utility perspective of the impeding workforce crises Andra Cornelius, WorkForce Florida Demonstrates the value of the workforce system Stan Shoun, Central Virginia Community College Explains how to work with the educational institutions Jo Winger de Rondon, EPCE/CAEL Panel Moderator

  2. Purpose • Share perspectives from the three strategic partners who can “jump-start” solution both locally and regionally for the energy industry • Understand the value of the three partners, as well as how to make the “connection” • Leave with tips to “jumpstart” connections for your area of the country

  3. Power of Collaboration Describe the value of partnering together to create relevant, effective solutions • Looming issues for a critical industry • Complexity of the workforce challenge requires natural partners to work together • Strength of our democracy is to work together to solve problems

  4. Each partner brings a unique and natural “link” to solving the workforce development challenges • Industry • Education • Workforce System

  5. How do we get started?

  6. Chris Rolfe Chief Administrative Officer Duke Energy Corporation

  7. Duke Energy Demographics 2006Compare Domestic 2004 to 2006

  8. So What Can You Do? • Gather Data • Positions Where You Identify Issues: • Clearly define the skill sets needed and education required • Build Relationships with Suppliers: • Colleges and Universities • Community Colleges • High Schools • Workforce Development

  9. Andra Cornelius,CEcD Vice President, Business Outreach Workforce Florida, Inc. acornelius@WorkforceFlorida.com

  10. Who is Workforce Florida? Workforce Florida Board Policy, Planning & Performance, Accountability . Economic Development Partners Performance Contract High Skills/High Wages Council First Jobs/First Wages Council Better Jobs/Better Wages Council Businesses Workers Job Seekers Agency for Workforce Innovation Consolidated Administrative Structure State and Local Partners 24 Regional Workforce Boards Local Control and Accountability Performance Contract SERVICE DELIVERY One-Stop Centers Member: Employ Florida Service Providers Training Providers

  11. The Florida Energy Workforce Consortium (FEWC) Initiative • How did it begin? • Who are its members? • What are the actions to date?

  12. The FEWC: Its Purpose • Four Objectives: • Identify workforce issues impacting Florida’s Energy Industry • Better understand educational/training options in place • Develop effective responses to address needs—current and future • Develop a three-pronged plan to develop energy talent • Compete for a talent PUDDLE OR work to create a talent POOL

  13. The FEWC: Actions to Date • Asset Mapping • Fostering regional E3 linkages • Validating Key Common Occupations – shoring up Labor Market Data • Preparing for USDOL grant submission • Providing technical support to others

  14. The FEWC: Next Steps Submission of our grant Sharing our model with others states / communities Codifying the value-added benefits of partnership Creating an Employ Florida Banner Center for Energy

  15. Three Things to Do When You Get Back Home • Connect and convene with all partners • Instill urgency & focus • “The House is on Fire!” • Consider a three-pronged approach to your workforce solutions: • Grow Your Own • Attract • Retrain

  16. Stan Shoun Vice President Workforce Development & Continuing Education Central Virginia Community College

  17. Workforce Discontinuity Educational System Workforce Expectations

  18. Central Virginia Community CollegeEducational Continuum Middle School High School Community College 4-year University I N D U S T R Y

  19. Next Steps • Solicit Potential Partners • Workforce Boards • Industry • Education System • Introduce and develop your “Grow Your Own” concept • Just Do it ! Achieve a success !

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