CUB Conference Panel: Powering Careers

Oregon CUB has built a stacked roster of panels for the 15th Annual CUB Energy Policy Conference! Their staff recruited insightful experts and community leaders to speak on some of the most pressing issues facing the energy sector. Today, they’re excited to announce their second afternoon breakout panel, Powering Careers: Workforce Development for a Clean Energy Transition.

Afternoon Breakout Panel – Powering Careers: Workforce Development for a Clean Energy Transition

Oregon has set ambitious goals for creating and sustaining meaningful living wage jobs and promoting workforce equity. For Oregon to develop our clean energy sector, we must also have a robust and diverse workforce. We can meet and exceed our energy goals by building opportunities for new jobs that support renewable energy, energy efficiency, and whole-home repairs. These employment opportunities support not just our emission reduction goals, but also how our communities can thrive in a just transition.

This conversation will connect to the real-world, tangible examples of the opportunities to expand our green economy. Speakers will discuss challenges that arise when there is not a robust workforce available. By looking across the energy industry, the panel will explore what an equitable green workforce is capable of.

Moderator: Ryan Tran, Economist