Mar 28, 2015
The Energy Consortium Concept
The Energy, Industry and Construction Consortium concept
was created on August 28, 2007 during a Skilled Labor
Summit in Biloxi, MS, as a partnership among: – Electric and natural gas utilities – Nuclear and industrial construction – Utility associations – Education – State offices – Department of Labor – Workforce investment and other affiliated or support
organizations concerned with the emerging workforce planning issues affecting utilities
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)
How do we build a diverse, qualified pool of workers who have the right knowledge and skills to enter critical energy-industry positions
at the right time?
Get Into Energy Career Pathways (GIECP):Students and Potential Applicants – targeted career awareness campaigns, career advising and guidance. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant for GIECP for low-income young adults
Educators – identified competencies, industry-recognized credentials and uniform curriculum. Nuclear Unified Curriculum Project
Employers - over 25 states have energy consortia. Collaboration with industry, education and government.
TEICC’s Mission
“Collaboratively building tomorrow’s
energy workforce pipeline today”
Opportunity in Motion
•An aging baby boom population will create significant shortages in many career fields
•A technology-focused economy has created a need for highly-trained, tech-savvy workforce especially in the energy sectors
•Energy sector training programs are gateways to high paying careers
•The industry is growing:
•Advanced manufacturing capabilities
•Continued efforts to build on nuclear energy for base load
•Alternative energy sources
2011 CEWD Survey Findings
In 2011 Electric and Natural Gas Utilities across the country completed a detailed survey on 5 critical job categories which make up 42% of all employees in the energy field:•Lineworkers•Power Plant Operators•Transmission & Distribution Technicians•Generation Technicians•Engineers
2011 CEWD Survey Findings2010-2015 2015-2020
Job Category
Potential Attrition &
Replacement
Estimated No. of
Replacements
Potential Retirement
Estimated No. of
Replacements
Lineworkers 32% 22,100 15% 10,300
Technicians 39% 28,500 19% 13,500
Plant Operators
37% 12,400 17% 5,800
Engineers 38% 10,600 15% 4,100
Total 36% 73,600 16% 33,700
Totals exclude Nuclear
Putting STEM to Work!
The Energy Industry’s success relies on advanced technologies and a highly skilled workforce.
Nuclear Power Plant Operator
High School Diploma or GED
Apprenticeship 2-Year College U. S. Navy
Pass Pre-employment tests - EEI and FFD
Non-Licensed Operator ($70,000)
Most utilities use a pre-employment test—to pass you will need:• Math• Communications• Problem solving• Mechanical reasoning
EARN CREDENTIALS:• National Career Readiness Certificate• Energy Employability Skills Certificate • Industry Fundamentals Certificate• Traditional Associate’s Degree
LEARN MORE / EARN MORE
Utility Technician Accelerated Degree OR
Traditional Associates Degree
Transmission & Distribution Technicians
High School Diploma or GED
Pass Pre-employment tests and FFD
Associate’s Degree & OJT
Substation MechanicRelay TechnicianMeter Technician
Engineering Technician
($28,000)
Experienced Substation Mechanic
Relay TechnicianMeter Technician
Engineering Technician($62,000)
TEICC is Tennessee’s only Energy workforce consortium dedicated to building the energy industry’s workforce pipeline.
With the Governor’s support, one of TEICC’s near-term goals is the installation of an annual, statewide “Careers in Energy Week” to underscore career pathways in the energy sectors.
TEICC’s VISION:
Industry, education and community leaders working together to ensure a best-in-class workforce that
meets the needs of the energy industry in the Tennessee Valley, to build awareness of and
interest in the opportunities for high tech, high wage, and high demand jobs.
www.energizetn.com