Great to join Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler, TXNM Energy President and CEO and Edison Electric Institute Interim CEO Patricia K. Vincent-Collawn, and moderator Missy Henriksen at the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) Summit 2024 in meaningful discussion around workforce development in a rapidly-changing #energy sector and share more about NYPA’s push to increase awareness and access to #cleanenergy careers.? ? “We have a tremendous opportunity ahead of us - we have the work; we need to help the next generation see themselves as part of the industry.”
NYPA President & CEO Justin E. Driscoll joined industry leaders, including Exelon's Calvin Butler, Edison Electric Institute's Patricia K. Vincent-Collawn & moderator Missy Henriksen, at the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) Summit to discuss strategies for building a skilled, diverse #energy?workforce. NYPA is a leader in workforce and economic development initiatives in communities across New York State, especially those in historically disadvantaged communities.?NYPA?internships and programs with New York high schools and colleges are critical to creating and forging these clean energy career pathways. By offering hands-on experience and mentorship, we help students gain valuable skills while fostering early connections to career opportunities in renewable energy. These relationships not only support#workforcedevelopment?but also inspire the next generation of energy leaders across the?state. As NYPA leaders shared at the CEWD Summit, community-based efforts are already making an impact, and NYPA looks forward to sharing even more success stories as?our?workforce development initiatives continue to grow. In addition to that work, in?2023, New York State granted NYPA expanded authority to lead in?the development of new?#renewableenergy?generation projects?which?include a groundbreaking commitment of up to $25 million annually for workforce development in the #cleanenergy?sector.