ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

WORK 2 - Panel: Recruiting a Green Collar Workforce

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 · 1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

Contractors, remodelers, weatherization agencies, and consultants are constantly seeking to recruit qualified green collar workers. Each worker needs to have certain knowledge, skills, and competencies. Some employers expect the new hires workforce ready and others are willing to invest in preparing them. Explore the complexities of recruiting a green collar workforce and discuss how we can leverage opportunities in the marketplace to focus more national attention on the green collar workforce. How can we mobilize people to enter this industry?

By attending this session, participants will

Learn what qualifications workforce employers are seeking and why
Hear effective ways to attract recruits to your company or organization
Discuss ideas to leverage marketplace opportunities to focus more national attention on the green collar workforce in an effort to mobilize people to enter this industry

Keyword(s): accreditation, business development, certification, continuing education, contractor, credentialing, education, green building, infrastructure development, productivity, program design, program implementation, program training, training, weatherization
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Developing a Workforce
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

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