Developing, Cultivating, and Training a Green Pipeline

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1 Developing, Cultivating, and Training a Green Pipeline Marcy Drummond Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

2 Green Workforce Development Design Elements Industry Sector Research Industry and Occupation Trends Workforce Challenges Greening of the Sector - policy, technology, occupations Asset Mapping of Existing Workforce Development Resources Gap Analysis Used to Identify Workforce Development Priorities Career Pathways, Lattices, and Occupation Mapping Entry-level Incumbent, Career Ladder Professional, Management Like Industries and Occupations

3 Green Workforce Development Design Elements Job Task Analysis - Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities O*Net DACUM Industry-Recognized Standards, Certifications, Credentials Barriers to Employment background check, drivers license, insurance, age, legal right to work, drug testing, entrance exams, civil service process US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration (DOLETA) Competency Model Framework

4 Industry Sector Research Energy/Utility Industry & Occupation Trends Retirements Aging Infrastructure Workforce Challenges Employment Eligibility Basic & Workplace Skills Job Classifications Not Yet Defined Green Greening of the Sector Existing Occupations Green Technologies & Practices Emerging Green Occupations Solar, Wind Gaps & Workforce Development Priorities Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency Occupations Prep Programs (Pre- Apprenticeship) Most Promising Green Occupations

5 Career Pathway (Energy Efficiency - Weatherization) Owner-Operator / Executive Management Field Supervisor Program Manager Energy Auditor Training & Technical Assistance Coordinator Outreach Coordinator Inspector Weatherization Eligibility Specialist Weatherization Quality Assurance Inspector Intake/Outreach Specialist Crew Chief Enroller Assessor Weatherization Installer Division of Workforce and Economic Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

6 Competency Model Framework Tier 9 Management Competencies Tier 8 - Occupation Specific Requirements Tier 7 Occupation Specific Technical Competencies Tier 6 Occupation Specific Knowledge Areas Tier 5 Industry Sector Competencies Tier 4 Industry-wide Technical Competencies Tier 3 Workplace Competencies Tier 2 Academic Competencies Tier 1 Personal Effectiveness Eligibility Requirements Division of Workforce and Economic Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

7 Competency Model Framework Building Block Competencies for Utlities Careers Tier 5: Industry-Sector Technical Competencies Competencies Specified by Industry Sector Representatives Tier 4: Industry-Wide Technical Competencies Competencies Specified by Industry Sector Representatives Tier 3: Workplace Competencies Teamwork Customer Focus Problem Solving & Decision-Making Working with Tools & Technology Checking, Examining, & Recording Tier 2: Academic Competencies Reading Writing Mathematics Communications, Listening, & Speaking Interpersonal Skills Tier 1: Personal Effectiveness Competencies Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependability & Reliability Eligibility Requirements Physical Legal Age Prior Education Eligible to Work Drivers License Lifting capacity (50 lbs) Has physical capacity to lift 50 lbs above head Stooping, crawling, squatting Has physical capacity to stoop, crawl, squat, and maneuver on hands and knees Working in small/confined spaces Has capacity to work and maneuver in small and confined spaces Walking and standing Has physical capacity to walk 5 to 7 miles per day and stand for extended periods of time Agility Able to climb ladders (no fear of heights)

8 Competency Model Framework Building Block Competencies for Utlities Careers Tier 5: Industry-Sector Technical Competencies Competencies Specified by Industry Sector Representatives Tier 4: Industry-Wide Technical Competencies Competencies Specified by Industry Sector Representatives Tier 3: Workplace Competencies Teamwork Customer Focus Problem Solving & Decision-Making Working with Tools & Technology Checking, Examining, & Recording Tier 2: Academic Competencies Reading Writing Mathematics Communications, Listening, & Speaking Interpersonal Skills Tier 1: Personal Effectiveness Competencies Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependability & Reliability Eligibility Requirements Physical Legal Age Prior Education Eligible to Work Drivers License Fulfilling obligations Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines Productivity and accountability 21c Demonstrates sense of accountability for producing products/services to required standards and beyond Showing up on time Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance; rarely is late for work, meetings, or appointments Complying with policies Follows written and verbal directions; complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures, ability to take and follow directions

9 Competency Model Framework Building Block Competencies for Utlities Careers Tier 5: Industry-Sector Technical Competencies Competencies Specified by Industry Sector Representatives Tier 4: Industry-Wide Technical Competencies Competencies Specified by Industry Sector Representatives Tier 3: Workplace Competencies Teamwork Customer Focus Problem Solving & Decision-Making Working with Tools & Technology Checking, Examining, & Recording Tier 2: Academic Competencies Reading Writing Mathematics Communications, Listening, & Speaking Interpersonal Skills Tier 1: Personal Effectiveness Competencies Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependability & Reliability Eligibility Requirements Physical Legal Age Prior Education Eligible to Work Drivers License Selecting tools Basic understanding and use of hand/portable power tools; selects and applies appropriate tools to frequently encountered problems; carefully considers which tools are appropriate for a given job and consistently chooses the best tool for the problem at hand; understanding of the clockwise and counter-clockwise principles (e.g., righty-tighty, lefty-loosy)

10 Competency Framework Building Block Competencies for Weatherization Careers Tier 5: Industry-Sector Technical Competencies Competencies Specified by Industry Sector Representatives Tier 4: Industry-Wide Technical Competencies Competencies Specified by Industry Sector Representatives Tier 3: Workplace Competencies Teamwork Customer Focus Problem Solving & Decision-Making Working with Tools & Technology Checking, Examining, & Recording Tier 2: Academic Competencies Reading Writing Mathematics Communications, Listening, & Speaking Interpersonal Skills Tier 1: Personal Effectiveness Competencies Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependability & Reliability Eligibility Requirements Physical Legal Age Prior Education Eligible to Work Drivers License Legal Pass Background Check (Theft & Battery Felonies) Calculation Calculate minimum ventilation rates Materials Selection Proper materials selection based on location of leakage areas Air Sealing Use the blower door to locate leakage sites within the building; seal attic and floor bypass at penetrations for plumbing, electrical wiring, flue vents, ducts, dropped soffits, and balloon-framed walls; seal typical bypasses in kneewalls and finished attic spaces; seal basement band joists; properly apply caulk and spray foam insulation; identify, select, and install weatherstripping on doors, windows, and attic latches; cut glass, replace broken window panes; and apply glazing compound; repair plaster and sheetrock (drywall); and modify or install mechanical ventilation to ensure acceptable indoor air quality for post-air-sealing conditions. Division of Workforce and Economic Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

11 Los Angeles Trade-Technical College No/Low Academic History - Adults: 55.2% of Do Not Have HS diploma, GED 35.0% have less than a 9 th grade education rate 23.6% higher rate than LA No/Low College Going Culture yr olds: Only 35% enrolled in post-secondary education rate 34.7% lower than LA No/Limited English Speaking - Adults: 65.1% non-native English speaking 34.7% limited or non-english speaking rate 25.20% higher than California, 31.60% higher than US

12 Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Low Preparation of Incoming Students 98% of test at below college level English 97.5% test below college level math 23% have less than a 12 th grade education 53% intend to achieve two-year or shorter, career-related goals A rate 17% higher than the national average for community colleges

13 Training and Education Pathways College Bridge Academy Prep Programs Certificate and Degree Programs Apprenticeship Employer-Sponsored Training Entry-Level Employment Transfer to 4-Year, University Program Enter Industry/Career Pathway Career Advancement for Incumbents Division of Workforce and Economic Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

14 Prep Programs - Objectives & Features Prep Programs Objectives Prepare Individuals for Entry-Level Occupations or Apprenticeship Programs Employment Readiness Math/English Competencies Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Features Short-Term, Mostly Not-For-Credit Overview of Industry/Career Pathway(s) Employment Barriers/Eligibility Requirements Multiple Diagnostic Assessments Used Contextualized Math & English to Industry/Career Cohort-Based; Placed by Skill Level Competency Model Framework Focuses on Tiers 1-5 Exposure to Tiers 6-7 Division of Workforce and Economic Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

15 Bridge Academy - Objectives & Features College Bridge Academy Objectives Prepare Individuals for Success in College Certificate and Degree Programs Student Success Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Math/English Competencies Educational Plan Features 9 Hour Noncredit Introduction to Post-Secondary Course Open Entry/Open Exit, Tuition Free Diagnostic Testing Accelerated Basic Skills (Math and English) Covers What Every Student Needs to Know and be Able to Do Entering College Division of Workforce and Economic Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

16 Certificate/Degree Programs Objectives & Features Certificate and Degree Programs Objectives Prepare Individuals for Entering and Advancing Industry/Career Ladder Prepare Individuals to Pursue a 4-Year Degree Features Stackable programs that culminate in multiple certificate and degree options Each certificate/degree is linked to an industryrecognized certificate, credential Provide options for individuals to pursue multiple career pathways in one or more industry sectors Division of Workforce and Economic Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

17 Stackable Certificate Programs and AS Degree General Education Requirements Advanced Technical Courses Core Technical Certificate Program(s) Fundamentals Certificate Program Liberal Arts Courses to Satisfy AA/AS Degree Requirements or for Transfer to 4-Year University Occupation-Specific & Management Skills and Competencies Includes Competencies to Pursue Other Career Options Tiers 8-9 of Competency Model Framework Standards, Competencies for Occupation-Specific or Management Industry-Recognized Certifications Occupation-Specific Skills and Competencies Tiers 6-8 of Competency Model Framework Standards, Competencies for Occupation- Specific, Industry-Recognized Certifications Industry-Wide Skills and Competencies Includes Applied Mathematics/ Algebra Tiers 5-6 of Competency Model Framework Standards, Competencies for General Industry- Recognized Certifications Division of Workforce and Economic Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

18 Renewable Energy Stackable Certificates and AS Degree Utility & Construction Prep Program Clean Energy Pre- Apprenticeship Program Energy Efficiency or Solar Training Academy

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