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Presentation
Advancing Training Pathways for the Renewable Energy Workforce
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (2016)
  • Jill Davishahl, Bellingham Technical College
  • Joel N. Swisher, Western Washington University
Abstract
Renewable energy careers are emerging at an unprecedented pace and skill sets associated with energy technology cut across both traditional and emerging industries. Energy production, distribution, infrastructure support, and consumption are significant components of Northwest Washington’s economic and workforce development. Given these trends, Bellingham Technical College (BTC), Western Washington University (WWU), and the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy have developed career training pathways in renewable energy that advance the capabilities of students, increase employability of graduates, and provide industry with a highly skilled workforce.
Keywords
  • Renewable energy careers,
  • BTC,
  • WWU,
  • Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy
Publication Date
June 26, 2016
Location
New Orleans
Citation Information
Jill Davishahl and Joel N. Swisher. "Advancing Training Pathways for the Renewable Energy Workforce" 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (2016)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joel-swisher/37/