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Addressing Industry Needs for Community Opportunities

The National Network of Sector Partners and Marin City Community Development Corporation are collaborating to develop renewable energy job training initiatives that align with existing workforce and economic development strategies. With a focus on photovoltaic installation and a partnership with local non-profit Strategic Energy Innovations, eligible trainees can receive a national certification upon completion. Other initiatives include the development of a renewable energy training program for local residents and low-income job seekers, with industry partners including local solar companies and construction trades. The aim is to support a skilled workforce and build a sustainable community.

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Addressing Industry Needs for Community Opportunities

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  1. National Network of Sector PartnersMarin City Community Development Corporation Addressing Industry Needs to Create Opportunities for Communities December 15, 2008 Makini Hassan, Executive Director

  2. Renewable energy job training initiatives should be developed inconcert with existing workforce and economic developmentstrategies.

  3. College of Marin • Developed a partnership with a local non-profit, Strategic Energy Innovations, to implement a course in photovoltaic installation. • Eligible trainees are incumbent workers. • Upon Completion, trainees are eligible to take the national certification exam for the industry.

  4. Workforce Investment Board of Marin County"Supporting a Skilled Workforce - Building a Sustainable Community" • Construction Committee: • Developed Photovoltaic installer training curriculum with local Construction Trades Union leadership. • Developed partnerships with Regional Occupation Program, Association of Marin Builders, IBEW affiliate, and Marin City CDC.

  5. Marin City CDC Model • Developed a renewable energy training program for local residents & other low income job seekers who are disconnected from the workplace. • Industry Partners: Local solar companies & the construction trades • Model: Initial classroom based training followed by on the Job Training provided by industry partner.

  6. Successful workforce support requires industry involvement

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