Community Involvement Panel

Chris Rolfe, Duke EnergyShares the utility perspective of the impeding workforce crises

Andra Cornelius, WorkForce FloridaDemonstrates the value of the workforce system

Stan Shoun, Central Virginia Community CollegeExplains how to work with the educational institutions

Jo Winger de Rondon, EPCE/CAELPanel Moderator

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

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

Each partner brings a unique and natural “link” to solving the workforce

development challenges

IndustryEducationWorkforce System

How do we get started?

Chris RolfeChief Administrative OfficerDuke Energy Corporation

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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

Andra Cornelius,CEcD

Vice President, Business OutreachWorkforce Florida, Inc.

acornelius@WorkforceFlorida.com

Who is Workforce Florida?

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Workforce Florida BoardPolicy, Planning & Performance, Accountability

24 Regional Workforce BoardsLocal Control and Accountability

Performance Contract

Agency for Workforce Innovation

Consolidated Administrative Structure

Training Providers

State and LocalPartners

BusinessesWorkers

Job Seekers

Economic Development

Partners

Performance Contract

SERVICE DELIVERY

One-Stop Centers

Member: Employ FloridaService Providers

High Skills/High Wages Council

Better Jobs/Better Wages Council

First Jobs/First Wages Council

The Florida Energy Workforce Consortium (FEWC) Initiative

• How did it begin?

• Who are its members?

• What are the actions to date?

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

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

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

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

Stan ShounVice President

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Central Virginia Community College

Workforce Discontinuity

Educational System

Workforce Expectations

Central Virginia Community CollegeEducational Continuum

I N D U S T R Y

MiddleSchool

HighSchool

4-yearUniversity

Community College

• Summer Academies √Youth √Teacher• Demonstration

Program• Lego League• STEM Reading

Program• Career Informational

Program (C.I.P.)

• Dual Enrollment• Summer Intern Program• Technology Fair• Skills USA Competition• Youth Works• NSF

• AAS Degrees• Pathways to Certifications• Apprenticeship• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)• College for Living (plus)

• Bachelor’s Degree ODU Franklin

Next Steps• Solicit Potential Partners

– Workforce Boards– Industry– Education System

• Introduce and develop your “Grow Your Own” concept

• Just Do it ! Achieve a success !