Is the Workforce Training Ecosystem Evolving to Meet the Challenges?
Moderator: Judith Taylor, Partner, HR&A
Panel: Joe Sullivan, Director of Energy Solutions, Los Angeles IBEW & NECA
Denis Obiang, Director of Power System Planning, Los Angeles DWP
Jade Clemons, BlueSEA Director, AltaSea and the Port of Los Angeles
Investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have increased the demand for workers in various clean energy occupations, from manufacturing workers building solar panels or wind turbines to HVAC installers deploying heat pumps. But have job training programs successfully garnered interest and placement? This panel will address the current state of the workforce training ecosystem in Los Angeles and beyond.