The building and trades industry workforce is strained as not enough qualified personnel are entering and others are leaving. Add in the green trends and this challenge becomes more complex. The need to retrain personnel on new products and materials as well as installation, service, and maintenance techniques becomes more critical in order to deliver green solutions. A panel of industry representatives will share insight into the challenges, opportunities, and solutions ahead.

 

1.      Interact with building and trade industry representatives in a discussion about green collar workforce development challenges and opportunities

2.      Learn what solutions are being considered, which are being implemented, and which ones are needed - bring your ideas

3.      Begin to understand how green collar workforce development efforts can be impacted by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007