The booming clean energy industry demands skilled information technology (IT) workers to stabilize the grid, develop energy management software, and secure the nation’s energy supply. To meet these needs, America requires a robust tech talent strategy to build and sustain climate-resilient infrastructure.

Join the Urban Institute, Per Scholas, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), and the Communication Workers of America (CWA) for the launch of the Clean IT project and learn how it provides cost-free solutions to meet clean energy companies’ tech talent needs.

In this event, we’ll explore how industry-recognized tech training can equip workers with the skills they need for IT careers in the renewable energy sector. Discover how Per Scholas’ proven approach to developing tech talent offers employers an opportunity to hire and retain a tech-ready workforce that can drive clean energy initiatives forward.
 

Speakers

• Joshua Boyce, Managing Director, Per Scholas 
• Grace Duginski, Worker Rights Trainer, CWA
• Nell Geiser, Director of Research, CWA
• Deborah Kobes, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute (Project Director)
• Richard Lawrence, Senior Director, Workforce and Industry Engagement, IREC
• Michael Terrell, Senior Managing Director, Per Scholas North Carolina
• Cathy Wabenga, Alumni, Per Scholas 
   

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please email [email protected] if you require any accommodations or have any questions about this event. 

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The total cost of the Clean IT project is about $5.8 million. Five million dollars (86 percent) is funded through the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration through the Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program. The other $815,899 (14 percent) is funded through nonfederal resources.