Register Now

With over 60 speakers, this event will offer the most current information on instructional strategies, curricula development, and best practices for training in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields. 

"We expect a full house since this is the one national event that brings training, educational, and industry leaders together to discuss all aspects of developing a strong and well-trained workforce," said Jane Weissman of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, the primary conference organizer.

Sessions will cover the latest information on job forecasts and labor profiles, state and federal workforce initiatives, career pathways, training partnerships, model curriculum, standards, and new approaches to training in this rapidly emerging green economy.

Sessions include...

• Job Forecasts & Labor Profiles
• Developing Curriculum
• Essential Steps of Developing a Training Course
• Hands-On Training
• Degree Programs
• Career Pathways
• Developing Partnerships
• Setting Standards
• State & Federal Resources

See More Sessions

Workshops are...

• Distributed Power Systems: Transitioning to a Sustainable Energy Future
• Energy: Find It, Evaluate It, Save It and Save the Planet!
• Advanced Concepts in the Design, Installation, and Performance of Photovoltaic Technology
• Solar Hot Water Education for Training the Future Workforce
• Small Wind Training for Educators - Workforce Training from an Installer's Perspective
• Geothermal Application and Design

See More Workshops

Speakers represent community colleges, training organizations, skill centers, workforce development programs, technical high schools, state and federal government agencies, industry, utilities, and credentialing bodies.  Reduced registration is available until October 1, 2009.

The conference's primary sponsor is the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

Other sponsors are groSolar, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Workforce Development Institute, New York Department of Labor, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Conservation Services Group, the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships.

Sponsorship Information

The event is organized by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council along with the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education, Hudson Valley Community College, and Lane Community College.

You can download a copy of the conference flyer.