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Understanding Workforce Training & Developmentin the New Clean Energy EconomyPublic Engagement MeetingJust Transition Working GroupFebruary 3, 20211:00-3:00 pm
Just Transition Working Group (JTWG)Public Engagement Meeting Agenda1. Welcome Remarks2. Clean Energy Industry Trends3. Panelist Presentations NEW (Nontraditional Employment for Women) 32 BJ Green City Force IBEW 434. Public Input5. Next Steps / Closeout2
Just Transition Working Group: MembershipRoberta Reardon,Co-ChairRuthAnneVisnauskasDoreen Harris,Co-ChairJohn RhodesCommissioner:Department of LaborActing President &CEO: NYSERDACommissioner: Homes& CommunityRenewalVincent AlbaneseOmar FreillaHenry GarridoFounder &Coordinator: GreenWorker CooperativesDirector of Policy andPublic Affairs: LIUNAGary LaBarberaPresident: Buildingand ConstructionTrades Council ofGreater New YorkTed SkerponMichael PadgettChair: IBEW Local 97& Utility Labor CouncilVice President ofEnergy: AlcoaLara SkinnerExecutive Director: DC37Brian RaleyPrincipal StaffEngineer: GlobalFoundriesExecutive Director:The Worker Instituteat Cornell UniversityChair: Public ServiceCommissionPatrick JacksonDirector of GlobalEnergy Management:Corning, Inc.James ShillittoPresident: UtilitiesWorkers Union ofAmerica Local 1-2Candis TolliverPolitical Director: 32BJSEIUMaritza SilvaFarrellExecutive Director:ALIGNRandy WolkenPresident: MACNY &ManufacturersAlliance3
Overview of New York’s Clean EnergyIndustry by BW ResearchFebruary 3, 20214
Part 1: CEIR OverviewThe 4th edition of the New York Clean Energy Industry report: Measures, characterizes, and analyzes clean energyand traditional energy employment trends acrosstechnology sectors Provides an early look at COVID-19 impacts and recovery Explores clean energy employer needs and relatedworkforce training and development opportunities5
Overall Clean Energy EmploymentAnnual Clean Energy Employment in New York (2016-2020 8,7442018 Clean energy jobs representedalmost 1.7% of all employmentwithin the State163,754151,90020192020 COVID(adjustedthru Dec) Between 2018 and 2019, cleanenergy employment increased by3.2%, outpacing the total NewYork employment growth of 1.1%COVIDAs of December 2020, New Yorklost 11,815 clean energy jobscumulatively since February 2020,about 7.2% of the total cleanenergy workforce6
COVID-19 Clean Energy Job TrendsNew York Clean Energy Monthly Employment Estimates through COVID-19 (March – December2020)163,754157,750148,100 148,900 150,400 150,900 151,900146,500146,350143,900 143,000 As of December, nearly9,000 clean energy jobshad been restored underNY Forward since May Recovery trajectoryindicates the economicresilience of NY’s cleanenergy sector. Nationwide, cleanenergy sector is down12.4% NY only down 7.2%7
COVID Employment Impacts by TechnologyEmploymentChange,2018 - 19Change,2019 - Dec 2020201720182019%%Energy Efficiency117,339123,292126,739 3,4473%-9,236-7.3%RenewableElectric %Clean 634-7.4%Renewable and EnergyStorage1,5902,1512,2891396.5%-171-7.5% Impacts to renewableelectric power generationwere slightly less than othertechnology sectors Renewable fuels hassuffered a smallerpercentage of job lossescompared to othertechnologies8
COVID-19 Impacts by Value ChainEmployment byCOVID job loss from 2019 toValue Chain, 2019 2020Number of jobsInstallationProfessionalServicesPublic or PrivateUtilityManufacturingSales andDistributionOther SupportServicesOther97,197Number 3-4.4% Installation was most heavilyimpacted by COVID-19, with jobsdown 10.2% from 2019 as ofDecember 2020 Manufacturing also struggledunder COVID-19 at a higher ratethan many other value chaincategories9
COVID-19 Recovery Sentiment Clean energy firms that are still in business andwere recontacted have brought back all lostemployment Firms anticipate slight employment losses with asecond wave at the beginning of 2021, but with afull rebound by the end of April 2021 Heat pump installers report much more difficultyinstalling systems, acquiring financing, andreaching new customers now than September Solar firms report no change in difficulty operating Non-HVAC EE workers report slightly moredifficulty acquiring new and maintaining currentcustomers10
Regional EmploymentClean Energy Employment by REDC, per 1,000 total jobs (2019) Across REDCs, clean energy employmentranges from 11 (Mohawk Valley) to 20(Long island) jobs per 1,000 total jobs11
DemographicsNew York State and National Clean Energy DemographicsNY Clean Energy Industry, 2019US CleanEnergyNY OverallOverall CleanEnergyEnergyEfficiencyRenewableEnergy 1%2%2%2%Pacific 2%28%72%72% New York’s clean energyindustry employssignificantly fewer womenand people of color than thestate’s broader labor force The energy efficiency sectoremployed a slightly highershare of women and peopleof color than the state’sclean energy industry as awhole12
Wages & BenefitsWages were high among most clean energy industries Wage premiums tend to be strong for entry levelemployees, but level off or reverse among higherlevel clean energy workers Clean energy jobs are more likely to offer benefits ascompared to other sectors of the economy Unionization rates are highly correlated with higherwages and increased benefits.13
Workforce DevelopmentNew York Clean Energy Training Programs by County About one fifth of the training programsare aimed at HVAC workers, followed byprograms for engineering (11.6%),electrical (10.4%), and construction(10.4%) workers. Colleges provide the largest number oftraining opportunities (23% 4-year, 20%community colleges) 123 training programs, are offeredprimarily online (25% of known programs)14
Other Details & Next Steps Other notable topics in this report include: Deep dives and spotlights on Heat Pump Installation, OffshoreWind, Grid Modernization and Energy Storage, AlternativeTransportation, Workforce Development in DisadvantagedCommunities Hiring difficulties (results are pre-COVID) Industry Profiles on heat pumps, energy storage, alternativetransportation, workforce development15
PanelistPresentations16
NEW(Nontraditional Employment for Women)February 3, 202117
32BJFebruary 3, 202126
32BJTraining FundUnderstanding WorkforceTraining & Development inthe New Clean EnergyEconomyFebruary 3, 2021James BarrySenior Manager, Program Developmentjbarry@32bjfunds.comMichaela BorenManager, Green Programsmboren@32bjfunds.com27
32BJ Training FundThe 32BJ Training Fund is a joint labor-management partnership that offers trainingto eligible participants at no cost. The fund is supported by contributions negotiatedbetween 32BJ SEIU and participating employers.Mission: To train every participant togrow to the next level.Goal: Making it possible for our membersto get the education, training, and skills theyneed to grow in the quickly changingproperty services industry.Student Profile: Karen’s video (1 min. 34):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v R8cI-eRadTM&feature youtu.be28
32BJ SEIUWith 175,000 members in 12 states & the District of Columbia, 32BJ SEIU is the largestproperty service workers union in the country. We are an affiliate of SEIU, the ServiceEmployees International Union.32BJ Members Include: SupersHandypersonsDoormenMaintenance workersSecurity officersBus drivers and aidesWindow cleanersFood service workers29
32BJ Training FundAdvisory CouncilSuccessfuladvisementStudents and Seats by sitesEnrollments by Agreement30
NYSERDA Funded ActivitiesBMS Training3 BMS control boards; virtualbuildings; 3-trimester classGreen Supers Training andCoaching (On-Site)Multifamily BuildingAnalyst (MFBA)CurriculumLEED for Existing Buildings Hold LEED Existing Building test preparation sessionsGreen Seminar Series with Steven Winters Associates The beginnings of the Green Buildings Supers course.2004/2005 - 7 cycles31
Training Approaches & ModelsStudent-Centered Teaching Classroom Set-Up: Students are involved in tasks through solo, pairwork andgroup work Understand the content and its challenges from a learner perspective Engagement: Variety of tasks and then have opportunities to figure things out,ask questions, discuss ideas, practice, and get feedbackTesting Offer testing indifferent languagesOral testingPicture-based tests
Training Approaches & ModelsHands - On MaterialsEquipmentField TripsScavenger Hunts/Surveys
Training Approaches & ModelsHands - On: Air Sealing Course
Training Approaches & ModelsAccessibility: OnlineMobile App(especially for those who do nothave laptops or have low techskills)360 videos
Training Approaches & ModelsCommunication Text message campaign & class remindersOffered in top 4 languagesCompliance & Employer Requirements(Keeps the company and 32BJ members interested and engaged) COVID-19 for cleanersCOVID-19 for securityCPR/First AidOnline Workplace HarassmentGreen cleaning courses (LEED)Course Availability in Other Languages(Safety & Compliance) SpanishPolish AlbanianMandarinCoronavirus Quick videos https://training.32bjfunds.org/courses/coronavirus
32BJ Member: Wilfredo CarreroPosition: Resident Manager, 32BJ Training InstructorBuilding: 315 East 72nd Street (1958)Energy Star & Grade: 84 - BBackground: 1997 - Doorman at Gracie Gardens1997-2015 - Porter, handyman, then resident manager2010 - Took classes at the Training Fund and earnedcertifications2014 - Became an instructor at 32BJ Training2015/2016 - Moved to a larger and higher end buildingWhen he became the super was at Gracie Gardens:“Supers are afraid to be graded.But I wanted to know where mybuilding stood.”
32BJTraining FundUnderstanding WorkforceTraining & Development inthe New Clean EnergyEconomyFebruary 3, 2021James BarrySenior Manager, Program Developmentjbarry@32bjfunds.comMichaela BorenManager, Green Programsmboren@32bjfunds.com38
Green City ForceFebruary 3, 202139
Climate Leadership and CommunityProtection Act (CLCPA)Just Transitions Group PresentationFebruary 2, 2021greencityforce.org @greencityforce1
Cohort 17 in Service BootCamp at Howard Houses
OUR VISIONOne day we will live in green cities whereeveryone can thrive.OUR MISSIONWe train young leaders to power a green andinclusive economy, through service.OUR PILLARSService. Training. Sustainability. Justice.OUR VALUESPeople. Passion. Perseverance.
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GREEN CITY FORCE PROGRAM MODELService CorpsAlumnihood 18-24 year old residents of NYCpublic housing with highschool diplomas or GED 6-8 month AmeriCorps service Impactful, skills-buildingenvironmental initiatives inNYCHA Pre-pre-apprenticeship leveltraining Direct employment,apprenticeships or collegeenrollment GCF sectoral traininginitiatives with employers GCF social enterprise Ongoing coaching andsupport5
GCF CORPS MEMBER JOURNEY6
PROVEN APPROACH82%83%In 10 years, GCF has demonstrated young adults in NYCHA are ready to serve,can create large-scale environmental impact, build interest and skills for indemand jobs and become standouts in the green economy.7
Alumni in Energy& BuildingsThis aspect of our sector includes careersrelated to: energy efficiency, utilities, renewablesand behind the meter technology construction, operations, maintenance,and management of buildingsExamples of job titles include: Direct Installer Site Superintendent Porter/Handyperson Green Building Superintendent65%Of GCF Graduates8
FOCUS ON GREEN ECONOMY SECTORAL PLACEMENTGreen City Force targets service-learning experiences, technical training andemployer partnerships linked to jobs that relate to sustainable and resilientbuildings and communities and encompass : energy efficiency, utilities, renewablesand behind the meter technology; construction, operations, maintenanceand management of buildings; waste managementincluding recycling and composting; green infrastructure; maintenance and management of green spaces; horticulture and food production; community health and sustainability educationoutreach.9
GCF ALUMNI NETWORKContinued counseling, trainings, and leadership for green economy careers related tosustainable buildings and communities10Salonia Thompson, Cohort 13 AlumDomingo Morales, Cohort 10 Alum10
GCF EMPLOYERSA growing community investing in young talent and racial equity inthe sustainability sector11Individual PlacementsMultiple Hires11
GCF SOCIAL ENTERPRISEEmploying GCF alumni leveraging EmPower NY & NYCHA EPCs12Sectoral skill-buildingBoosting NYC’s efficiency12
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EARLTON MASSENBURGCurrent Position:Apprentice at IBEW Local 3Achievements at Green City Force: Gained certification as a Green BuildingProfessional (GPRO) from the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil. Obtained 10 & 30 hour Occupational Safety &Health (OSHA 10 & 30) certification Completed NYCHA Resident Training Academy14
Markeys GouldWorked as:Superintendent at C&C Apartment ManagementAchievements at Green City Force: Gained certification as a Green Building Professional(GPRO) from the U.S. Green Building Council;Earned Building Science Principles certificate fromthe Building Performance Institute (BPI BSP);Recognized as Energy Efficiency Technician (EET) bythe Association for Energy Affordability.15
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FUNDING MODEL⅓ AmeriCorpsService Corps⅓ City / State⅓ PrivateAlumni Initiatives &Social EnterpriseFee for service17
NYSERDA’s PRIORITY POPULATION LANGUAGEConservation corps participants are prioritized aspart of New York State’s 70 million investment inclean energy workforce funding through NYSERDA.“Priority populations” include the following groups: 18- to 24-year-olds participating in work preparedness trainingprograms, that include energy related technical training, suchas BOCES, technical high schools, Conservation Corps,Youthbuild, AmeriCorps, etc.18
Join us! To learn more: GreenCityForce.orgTonya GayleExecutive Directortonya@greencityforce.org19Aram MarcelleAlumni Training andAdvancement reencityforce
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Public Input
Public InputFraming Questions What specific opportunities and challenges do you anticipate for New York’s workforce in thetransition to a clean energy economy in the State? Particularly, where do you see opportunities and challenges pertaining to skills gaps anddevelopment? What are you hearing from workers in terms of their concerns and hopes as the state transitions? How do you see the energy workforce changing over the coming decades, demographically orotherwise? What present state programs have been most supportive to the workforce, from your vantagepoint? For existing fossil fuel workers, what training opportunities are most promising for a transition arole in clean energy? What opportunities exist in adjacent industries/other sectors whereexisting skillsets may be readily transferable? Are you aware of successful training models that can be scaled up or replicated if demand fortraining increased rapidly?42
Next Steps Please share additional feedback and comments to JTWG@nyserda.ny.gov. Next Just Transition Working Group meeting scheduled on February 23, 9-11am43
Feb 03, 2021 · The 32BJ Training Fund is a joint labor-management partnership that offers training to eligible participants at no cost. The fund is supported by contributions
