Nontraditional Employment for Women
Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)
Northeast Regional MeetingOctober 27, 2008
Reaching Untapped Labor Pools
Preparing Women for Careers in the Energy Industry
Kathleen Culhane Vice President, Programs
Amelia BucekEmployment Manager
NEW Training Curriculum
Industry OverviewBroad overview of energy industry and construction apprenticeships
Job ReadinessInterview skills and resume assistance
Trades MathTrades-focused intensive mathematics instruction
Hands-onTaught by Con Edison and journey-level union instructors
Safety10-hour OSHA provided by NYCOSH
FitnessPartnership with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
Career PlacementConstruction
Transportation
Facilities Maintenance
Energy Industry
Energy Industry
Construction Unions International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3 (EE Division), Joint Committee of the Elevator Industry
Companies Con Edison Time Warner Cable Genergy KeySpan National Grid
NEW Graduates Working in the Energy Industry
Monica Harwell
Con Edison
NEW Board Member
Rochelle James
Electricians, Local 3 IBEW
Kelly Day
Con Edison
Robin Hood Heroes Awards Ceremony November 2007
Monica Harwell Con Edison NEW Board Member
Rochelle James Electricians, Local 3 IBEW
Rochelle JamesElectricians, Local 3 IBEW
NEW’s Annual Graduation and Career Expo
October 2008
Kelly DayCon Edison
Other Key Program Components
Recruitment
Ad campaign, NEW Graduates, Partnerships
Supplemental Training
Jobsite visits, Mechanical and mathematical comprehension test preparation
Expanded Job Placement Opportunities
New partnerships
Retention
Graduate Advisory Committee, Special events
Thank You