Upcoming Events
{headline}
{story}
"We Bring The Power". . . watch the Centralia College Center for Excellence Energy Career video here!
To learn more about Energy Technology, visit Centralia College Center of Excellence for Energy Technology, a major partner with WIRED. To read about the upcoming Energy Summit at the college, CLICK HERE.
Energy to Transform
The energy industry is filled with exciting new opportunities in alternative energy production. There is one study in our region on the potential for tidal power, and another looking into ocean wind and wave power. Wind Turbine farms are being considered in two of the 5 counties and Bio Mass generation using wood waste is also being explored across the region.
Leaders from Industry, Labor and Education are joining together to forge the way for our region to lead in these emerging “green” technologies. (To see the Energy Technology Roster, click here) Through their leadership, Washington State University conducted a labor market study evaluating workforce needs in existing power producers and providers. The study determined there will be a significant workforce need in the next 5 to 10 years due to an aging workforce about to retire. As a result, industry-driven training standards were developed for Plant Operator, Plant Mechanic and Electrician, and soon standards will be finalized for Combustion Turbine Operator and Wind Turbine Technician.
Jim Lowery, hired as coordinator by the Wired Energy/Technology Industry panel, is working with industry, economic development councils, and labor to identify workforce needs and potential economic opportunities for the energy industry.
For more information contact Jim Lowery, 360-482-1756.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Energy Efficiency Trends and Workforce Development in Washington State
From Alan Hardcastle, Senior Research Associate, Washington State University Extension Energy Program:
"It is our pleasure to inform you that we have just completed this new report, which, along with its predecessor 'Renewable Energy Trends' can be found on our website.
Many thanks to the industry, labor, education and workforce development sponsors who supported this research.
Pacific Mountain Alliance for Innovation, 1570 Irving Street SW, Tumwater WA 98512
Ph: 360-570-6957, Fx: 360-704-6444
This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded under Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.