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As I left the Gateway Community & Technical College board meeting last night, the current cohort for the Lineman Program was actively learning in real-world conditions. For many it's their first college experience, helping them see they are, in fact, college-ready. The short (16 week) and affordable program (~$3,000) equips people looking to begin careers in a high-paying, high-growth industry. This was developed in partnership with key employers in the area who recognized the long-term demand for skilled workers and a natural lack of supply. Most who complete this program move directly into jobs with Duke Energy Corporation, OWEN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., CTS, BOWLIN COMMUNICATION LLC, and altafiber. Is your company having a challenge hiring qualified and skilled employees? Do you see this continuing in the future? Consider if a customized program with Gateway might be the answer.

How could we create a clean energy workforce that’s more diverse, equitable, and unionized? Join the Cornell University ILR School Climate Jobs Institute in Albany on March 1st and 2nd to engage in this question at our first statewide conference: “Generating Equity Pathways to Union Careers in Clean Energy.” This generative gathering will include labor unions, environmental justice groups, community advocates, government officials, industry partners, workforce development organizations, and others on the frontlines of building an equitable clean energy economy. Through panel discussions, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, we’ll build relationships, exchange ideas, and spark collaboration towards creating good union jobs that prioritize frontline and historically marginalized communities. Register at https://lnkd.in/dXbRazKG This conference builds upon our recently released report “Building an Equitable, Diverse, and Unionized Clean Energy Economy: What We Can Learn from Apprenticeship Readiness”: https://lnkd.in/dKUb3xB2

An interesting article on #electricaljobs highlighting the need for linemen due to an aging workforce and upgrades happening to the #electricgrid. I'm excited to be part of the planning committee for a #skilledtrades event that provides #handsonlearning for students in grades 8-12 to garner interest in great-paying #careers such as these. Let's encourage our students that jobs in these fields can lead to great futures! #workforcedevelopment #jobsofthefuture #economicdevelopment

If you, your child, or your students are applying to Oxbridge, then you’ll know that your deadline for completing the Personal Statement isn’t far away at all - but don’t let this get you down! Our blog post is a roundup of our experts’ top tips for adding last-minute quality to your Personal Statement. https://bit.ly/46e7Xav

Here’s a snapshot of the #futurepathways2024 Panel, led by Leah Carnegie FCIPD about to start a discussion on ‘Green Careers’ with Year 12 Students from Westside, Bayside and the College Who do you recognise - comment below 👇 Careers.gi

🚨New publication!🚨 Introducing our (Deborah L. Floyd & Diana Cervantes) latest publication: "Get skilled, get a job, give back: Virginia's tuition-free program for high-demand jobs." Discover how this 3G initiative in #virginia #communitycolleges is changing lives. DM me if you need a copy of this article.  #Education #VirginiaJobs #GiveBack

🔧💼 Gen Z is rewriting the career playbook! According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, more young adults are bypassing traditional college routes in favor of blue-collar jobs and trade schools. Enrollments in vocational-focused community colleges surged by 16% last year alone, marking a trend towards lucrative careers in construction trades, HVAC, and vehicle maintenance. With higher pay, less debt, and increased financial freedom, it's no wonder Gen Z is embracing the trades. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e5xdqXZ5 #CareerTechOhio #CTEWorks #CareerTechChangesLives

The higher education system is changing fast. Check out this post from Dewberry Education team leaders Devin Keeler and Skip Notte!

For #NationalEngineersWeek, we are getting to know our engineers. We gave them two words and said pick one. It wasn’t always easy, but it did show who they are and what matters to them. Watch our Stantec engineers choose, and then share your picks in the comments below. https://stantec.co/3IbQdm5