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Executive Summary
The strategy seeks to build a strong and inclusive workforce by utilizing community engagement, educational programs, immersive environmental learning, and augmented reality (AR) tools for K-12 education. Additionally, it involves collaborating with city colleges, universities, and local unions to advance education, training, and curriculums to create Clean Energy Certifications. By incorporating DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) principles, this approach aims to drive economic growth and enhance employment opportunities in underserved communities.

Vision Statement
To develop today’s workforce with new skills, training, and certifications to meet the demands for clean and renewable energy. This vision includes bringing innovative ways to connect clean energy and renewable energy solutions to impact all communities, especially those in socially disadvantaged areas, and aligning efforts with universities, local city colleges, and unions.

Mission Statement
To empower the workforce through immersive environmental learning, including AR/VR and Metaverse education and training programs. We aim to promote diversity and inclusion within the workforce and engage with communities to create sustainable employment opportunities. Additionally, we seek to bridge the gap between jobs, universities, and community colleges through personalized training and learning initiatives.
Goals and Objectives
**Enhance Access to Clean and Renewable Energy Education and Training**:
– Expand vocational training and higher education opportunities focused on clean and renewable energy technologies.
– Develop partnerships with educational institutions to offer scholarships and internships in clean energy fields for marginalized communities.
**Promote DEIA in Clean and Renewable Energy**:
– Create a workforce that values diversity, ensures equity, fosters inclusion, and provides accessibility to all individuals, especially those from underserved areas, within the clean and renewable energy sector.
**Community Engagement and Partnership in Clean Energy**:
– Collaborate with community leaders and organizations to identify and address local employment needs in the clean and renewable energy industry.
– Foster public-private partnerships to support workforce development initiatives centered on clean and renewable energy.
**Economic Empowerment through Clean Energy in Underserved Areas**:
– Implement targeted programs to stimulate job creation and entrepreneurship in clean and renewable energy within underserved regions.
– Invest in infrastructure and technology to improve access to employment opportunities in the clean and renewable energy sector.
Key Strategies
• Community Engagement:
• Host town hall meetings to gather input and build trust within the community.
• Create advisory boards consisting of community members to guide workforce initiatives.
• Establish mentorship and networking events to connect job seekers with professionals.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA):
• Conduct DEIA training for hiring managers and staff.
• Set clear DEIA goals within the workforce development programs and partners.
• Implement recruitment strategies to reach diverse talent pools.
• Ensure all training facilities are ADA-compliant and offer resources like language translation services and accommodations for disabilities.
• Serving Underserved Areas:
• Launch mobile training units to bring educational resources to remote areas.
• Offer online training and remote work options to overcome geographical barriers.
• Partner with local businesses in underserved areas to identify skills gaps and create targeted training programs.
• Educational Development:
• Partner with educational institutions to align curricula with the needs of the local economy.
• Offer continuing education and upskilling courses to meet the demands of a changing workforce.
• Create apprenticeship programs that combine education with on-the-job training.