NCCET Webinar - Understanding the Green Economy: A Community College Perspective on What are “Green Collar Jobs”. Learn more at http://www.nccet.org

1. Understanding The Green Economy: A Community College Perspective on What are “Green Collar Jobs” NCCET Webinar January 7, 2010 2:00 – 3:00 EST Real-time Data to Advance Community Colleges

11. Understanding The Green Economy

15. Operational Definitions Green Firm Green Job A Green Firm is an organization that provides products and/or services that are aimed at utilizing resources more efficiently, providing renewable sources of energy, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, or otherwise minimizing environmental impact. A Green Job is an occupation that 1) directly works with policies, information, materials, and/or technologies that contribute to minimizing environmental impact, and 2) requires specialized knowledge, skills, training, or experience in these areas.

16. 3 Types of Green Jobs Required Green Skill Some jobs Require an additional Green Skill necessary for continued employment within a traditional occupation. May require a revision of existing curriculum. Green Skill Upgrade New Green Job Receiving an additional, but not critical, Green Skill Upgrade makes traditional workers more marketable. Consider new certificates or fee-based training. New skills transition a worker into a completely New Green Job with a new title. New programs need to be developed for these emerging jobs.

17. Green Industry Clusters

18. Green Industry Framework Example: Renewable Energy Area/Sector

19. Green Jobs Framework Example: Renewable Energy Area/Sector

20. Transportation Example

22. Online at: www.coeccc.net/green

25. Research & Industry Partners Research Partners Industry Partners

27. Occupations Studied Public or Private Utilities or Agencies Building Design and Construction Building or Facility Operations and Maintenance Compliance Analyst or Energy Regulation Specialist Resource Conservation or Energy Efficiency Manager Energy Auditor or Home Energy Rater Construction or Design Project Manager Building Performance or Retrofitting Specialist HVAC Technician, Installer or Mechanic Building Controls Systems Technician Building Operator or Engineer

33. Online at: www.coeccc.net/energy

42. College Programs National Growth in Wind Turbine Technician Programs 2004 : 1 program nationally (Iowa Lakes Community College (ILCC)) 2005 : 2 programs nationally (ILCC & Minnesota West Community College) 2006 : 4 programs nationally 2007 : 7 programs nationally 2008 : 12 programs nationally (only 10 with enrolled students) 2009 : 24+ programs nationally

44. Community College Proximity to Wind Farms

45. Community College Proximity to Wind Farms

48. Online at: www.coeccc.net/wind

51. Thank You! Elaine Gaertner Statewide Director [email_address] Kevin Fleming Director, Inland Empire Region [email_address] Michelle Marquez Director, Central Valley Region [email_address] www.coeccc.net