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Florida Energy Workforce Consortium
Year in Review
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Florida Energy Workforce Consortium• Formed in 2006 to develop solutions to meet the
current and future workforce needs of Florida’s energy industry
• Comprised of energy industry, construction, preK – 12 and post-secondary education, and workforce representatives – 60+ members
• Compete for a talent puddle or work together to build a talent pool?
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WFI recognizes Energy as Key Infrastructure Industry. Energy Technical Resource Group well underway.
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Top Occupations of Concern• Line Installers and Repairers
• Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
• Welders
• Maintenance and Repair Workers
• Electricians
• Engineering Technicians
• Engineers (electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil…)
• Instrumentation & Control Technicians
• Power Plant Operators
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Executive Committee Update
• 2012-2013 Officers –– Co-chairs: Sharon Patterson, JEA and
Betsy Levingston, Lakeland Electric– Outreach: Jennifer Grove, Gulf Power– Policy & Education: Toni Scholtze, FPL– Finance: Sharon Patterson, JEA– Honorary EC Member: Andra Cornelius,
Workforce Florida
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Executive Committee Update (continued)
• Updated FEWC distribution list• Coordination of activities/projects/face-to-face
meetings• “Careers in Energy Week” proclamation by
Governor Scott• Monthly Conference calls• Promotional and Event Items (how to access)
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State & National Outreach MISSION– To raise awareness of the energy industry careers that are
critical to our state’s electrical infrastructure
– To ensure collaborations are in place to achieve the necessary workforce development solutions to meet the industry’s current and future needs
– To ensure that standing committees and councils are aware of the FEWC objectives and action plans
– To play a critical role in developing communications between the FEWC and other state energy workforce consortia, other industry-related organizations, and national agency efforts to maximize awareness and solution sharing
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Key Linkages/ Partnerships
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State and National Outreach Highlights 2012
• Collaborate with 30+ other state energy consortia
March 2, 2012Rep. Seth McKeel (R-Lakeland) talks about the resolution to honor lineworkers across the state on Aug. 26. Lineworkers from across state attended.
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Outreach Highlights 2012 (cont’d)• Florida Skills USA Worlds of Possibilities Career Expo –
May 1 & 2: Pensacola Civic Center (World of Energy)
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Outreach Highlights 2012
• Represent and/or present at multiple state and national energy and workforce conferences:– Sunshine State Scholars Event Sponsor/booth: February, 2012– JEA hosted EPCE meeting in Jacksonville– CEWD Southeast Meeting – April 19 Charlotte– GIECP State Team Leads Meeting – June 4/5 DC– US News STEM Summit – June, Dallas– FACTE conference presentation – July, Jacksonville– State Consortia Team Leads Meeting – August, GPC in Atlanta– VA Governor’s Energy Summit – October in Richmond– CEWD Annual Summit – Nov. 14 – 16 Arlington, VA
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Outreach Coming Up 2013• Sunshine State Scholars: February 21 – 22; Orlando• SETA Spring Conference—Industry and Workforce Board
Partnerships--GIECP, Jennifer Grove, Gulf Power (February, 2013)
• CEWD Southeast Meeting: April 4 at Gulf Power• Continued management of GIECP• Continued support of other states as they work toward 17th
cluster/ new curriculum frameworks• Continued support of Florida Energy Teachers Network and
other initiatives/collaborations…
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Career Awareness
2012: Careers in Energy Week Essay Contest – Theme: “Energy Workers: Putting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math) to Work” - October 15-19, 2012. – High school participants wrote an essay in 500-1000 words describing how
energy workers make a world of difference.– Winners will be announced November 26, 2012.– iPods will be awarded for top 3 essays.
2013: State Science Fair– 58th State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida– March 26–28, 2013– Lakeland Center, Lakeland– Three $500 awards for top 3 energy-related projects
Objective– To improve the image of the electric utility industry and introduce the
population to innovative, lucrative, and productive, career paths within our industry.
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Energy is FL’s 17th Career Cluster• Partnered with Florida Department of Education to
gain approval for the addition of an Energy Industry Cluster - FIRST IN NATION!
• Partnered with FDOE to develop 5 new secondary energy curriculum frameworks: – Energy Technician– Power Distribution Technician– Energy Generation Technician– Solar Energy Technology– Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection and Repair
http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/energy_cluster_frame12.asp
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Energy Frameworks• Most of these frameworks share 1st two common courses:
– Energy Foundations/ Industry Fundamentals (CEWD curriculum materials)
– Introduction to Alternative Energy (NCCER curriculum materials)
• Energy Technician Course Framework (600 hours)– Energy Foundations/ Industry Fundamentals (CEWD)
– Electricity 1 (NCCER Core, Your Role in a Green Environment)
– Introduction to Alternative Energy (NCCER)
– Electricity 2 (NCCER Electrical 1)
• Now developing 7th grade (semester) and 8th grade (year-long) course frameworks for middle schools
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Energy Frameworks• PSAV Programs Only
– Electrical Line Service and Repair
– Solar Photovoltaic System Design, Installation and Maintenance – Entry Level
– Solar Thermal System Design, Installation and Maintenance – Entry Level
• Degree & Certificate Programs/Courses– Electrical Distribution Technology (AAS/AS – 0646030101)
• Electrical Dist Technology Advanced (CCC – 0646030102)• Electrical Dist Technology Basic (CCC - 0646030103)
– Electrical Power Technology (AAS/AS – 0615030318)• Alternative Energy Engineering Technology (CCC - 0615050304)
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Energy Cluster Working Group• Housed in Florida Department of Education Division of Career and
Adult Education – thanks to Kathryn Frederick!
• Chaired by Betsy Levingston of Lakeland Electric/ Co-Chaired by Jennifer Grove of Gulf Power; comprised of industry and education
• Goal is to keep curriculum current and market-driven by:
• Identifying occupations
• Developing 3-year program of work
• Overseeing implementation of program of work strategies, timeline & participants
• Adding web component to keep instructors up-to-date on hot topics and continuing changes in industry
• Our FEWC then shares this information with industry, workforce and education partners
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Currently Underway
• Second year of Energy Industry Fundamentals• First year of Introduction to Alternative Energy• New Middle School Programs (grades 6 – 8):
– Introduction to Energy (semester-long course)– Introduction to Energy and Career Planning
(semester)– Fundamentals of Energy (1 year course)
• Academic Alignment of programs and courses with math & science
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Academic Alignment
• What did we find?
A LOT OF SCIENCE IN
ENERGY CLASSES!!!
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Sample Program Level Alignment:
Solar Energy Technology
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Sample course level:
Introduction to Alternative Energy
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• Comprised of teachers from throughout Florida who are now delivering or interested in delivering energy curriculum in the future
• Launched with first training session in June, 2011 at Gulf Power in Pensacola – partnered with FACTE
• Provide communications from industry/consortium to this network of teachers through email and have added teacher “toolkit” to FEWC website
• Second session was held June, 2012 (will be attended by reps from MS, KS, and CA too) – again with FACTE as a partner
Florida Energy Teachers Network
www.fewc.org (then click Energy Teachers tab)
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Florida GIECP UpdateKey Partners:• Education partners (high schools, technical centers)
• State Workforce Board – Workforce Florida, Inc. – Youth Council
• Regional Workforce Boards (are providing WIA Youth Counselors to serve in career coaching role)
• Florida Ready-to-Work (Florida’s Work Keys Program)
• Carried out under guidance of FEWC Executive Committee
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Florida GIECP Implementation Sites:
• Northwest FL Region: Jennifer Grove, Gulf Power– Gulf Power Academy at WFHS– Gulf Power Energy Institute at Milton High School– Electrical/welding programs at Locklin Tech– Youth STEM program in Okaloosa/Walton county this summer
• Polk County: Betsy Levingston, Lakeland Electric– Lakeland Electric Power Academy at Tenoroc High School– May add Traviss Career Center Electrical/welding programs
• Northeast FL: Sharon Patterson, JEA– STEM Academy at Raines High School
Career academy implementations
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EIF is Embedded in Florida’s Energy Career Cluster
http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/energy_cluster_frame12.asp
• Most of these frameworks share 1st two common courses:– Energy Industry Fundamentals (CEWD curriculum
materials)– Introduction to Alternative Energy (NCCER curriculum materials)
• Energy Technician Course Framework – Energy Industry Fundamentals (CEWD)– Electricity 1 (NCCER Core, Your Role in a Green Environment)– Introduction to Alternative Energy (NCCER)– Electricity 2 (NCCER Electrical 1)
Most commonly
used in Florida
career academies
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Additional GIECP format…
• Youth STEM/ Energy Summer Program through a partner regional workforce board -
– Funded by Workforce Florida, Inc. – state workforce board
– Embedded Career Coaching and EIF pieces of GIECP – goal was to refer to relevant technical training
• Students were enrolled full-time over the summer
• Students continue to meet regularly through WIA Youth program throughout year – focusing on remediation training, employability skills, and the math bootcamp
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EIF Feedback from Year 1:• Solid course with great content and materials. Some
improvements need to be made (CEWD working on revisions).
• Detailed “train-the-trainer” and opportunity to learn from other instructor experiences is very valuable.
• Be sure to embed industry speakers and field trips along the way! Plan for this at beginning of school year.
• Key issues with end of course exam for high school students – working with CEWD and EIF Credential Advisory Committee on changes to address this concern.
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• Recruited: 169• Met with Case Mgr: 118• Took Work Keys: 111• NCRC Silver or above: 72• Took Employability Skills: 20• Pass Employability Skills: 12
• Completed EIF: 79; EIF Currently enrolled: 26• Take pre-employment test: 11; Test Passed: 10• Total credentials earned: 224 (including NCCER)• Hired (paid internships) 12
Florida GIECP Metrics•numbers include WFHS, Locklin Tech, Milton High School, Okaloosa/Walton STEM Youth program, Raines High School – will add Polk County this winter
•ALL are enrolled in relevant program
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Critical Success Factors• Meaningful partnerships at the state level with state Dept. of
Education and state Workforce Board are CRITICAL!
• True industry engagement – have to be in it for the long haul! Must engage at state level for policy and local level for implementation.
• Need platform to build teacher/program network throughout state – instructors need support of other instructors – especially with new curriculum!
• Don’t implement anything that doesn’t already fit your plan!
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Finance Committee 2012• FEWC cash balance as of August 31 = $50,205.53
• FEWC Member Companies 2013– Tampa Electric (TECO)– Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)– JEA– Progress Energy– City of Lakeland (Lakeland Electric)– Florida Power & Light (FPL) – CLM Workforce Connection– Gulf Power Company
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Future FEWC Events
• CEWD National Summit—November 14-16• Face to Face meeting schedule
• Others?!