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Mind the Gap: Bridging Energy Sector Workforce Shortages

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Join net.America and ICF for our Lunch and Learn webinar titled Mind the Gap: Bridging Energy Sector Workforce Shortages . This webinar will explore key issues and solutions to some of the key challenges the clean energy industry sector faces today including employee shortages, scarce racial and gender diversity, high turnover, and worker age-out. 

In this webinar, participants will:

  • Understand the market dynamics that are creating labor shortages and are impacting employers’ ability to recruit and retain workers in the energy sector.
  • Recognize that technological shifts in the energy industry are leading to skills gaps that are exacerbating the workforce shortages.
  • Understand how diverse recruitment and hiring practices can open vast pools of potential workers for employers in the energy sector.
  • Understand how apprenticeships directly address the challenges facing the energy sector, including an aging workforce, loss of skill and experience, and lack of diversity.
  • Learn about the benefits of registered apprenticeship programs from the employer and apprentice perspective.
  • Share insights and best practices in community with other workforce development organizations.
  • Participate in Q&A with apprenticeship subject matter experts.
  • Hear from other potential sponsors and/or apprentices to better understand the RAP (Registered apprenticeship programs) experience.

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