Title
New Resources for Closing the Construction and Energy-efficiency Skills Gap
Session Code
2143
Venue
Phoenix Convention Center
Room
222 A/B
Description
Energy efficiency upgrades in U.S. buildings could save an estimated $400 annually per household. These savings are only possible when knowledgeable workers design the equipment and buildings, provide quality installation of equipment, and communicate energy efficiency benefits to customers. Over two million Americans already work in the building energy efficiency sector, but many receive little training on these technologies before entering the workforce. Increasing skills and improving job quality in the buildings workforce requires aligning building science curricula throughout the education and training system, including K-12 through post-secondary education, and showcasing career opportunities and pathways.The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting the creation, improvement, and alignment of educational resources to equip and expand the workforce delivering energy-saving building technologies, systems, and practices. In this session, DOE and its highly qualified partners will highlight new open-source classroom programs and tools released in 2023, including training for instructors, curriculum, work-based learning experiences and industry connections. Topics covered include industrialized construction, HVAC installation and maintenance, and building operations. Attendees will engage with the new content interactively, hear about the value of working with industry, get tips on communicating about building trades and professions to students of all backgrounds.
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