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SolarTech Workforce SymposiumThursday, October 1, 2009 from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM (PT)Cupertino, CA |
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Event Details
On-line registration for the Symposium is closed Day of registration will be available until 9:30am Thursday October 1st with cash or check only (credit cards will not be accpeted)
Solar and Energy Workforce Trends and Opportunities. Join this interactive event and learn from solar industry leaders, training organizations and economic experts as they chart the course for workforce development needs over next three years. Prepare for the Upturn. Find out where to recruit and how to prepare for your organization’s future workforce needs. Be part of the leadership that is shaping the solar industry. Join Industry Thought Leaders. The Solartech Workforce Symposium offers a unique forum to join in a conversation with peers and be part of the solution to the significant challenges in developing a highly qualify workforce for the solar industry. Who Should Attend? · Solar and Energy Industry Employers (Manufacturers, Integrators, utilities) · Local Government (City Economic Development Offices) · University, Colleges and other Educators · Solar Training Organizations
Workforce Symposium Agenda |
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7:45AM |
Registration, Breakfast & Networking |
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9:00 AM |
Welcome & Introduction |
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Doug Payne, Executive Director, SolarTech |
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9:10 AM |
A Strategic Map for Workforce Development Across the PV Value Chain |
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Rick Kuhn, Director, Professional & Workforce Development, FHDA, SolarTech Workforce Committee Co-Chair |
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9:20 AM |
The Catalyst for a Big Energy Jobs Breakthrough |
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Justin Bradley, Director of Business Development, Enertechnologies Corp. SolarTech Workforce Committee Co-Chair |
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9:30 AM |
Keynote Perspective: Professionals in Transition |
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Kris Stedelman, Executive Director, NOVA Workforce Board |
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9:50 AM |
“A Bumpy Road”: The Industry’s Perspective on Current Trends & Future Projections |
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Greg Osterloh, President, Opis Technologies |
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Juan M. Aguayo, Director of Human Resources, SolarCity |
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Machiko Kyoya, Director of Corporate Employee Development, SunWize Technologies, Inc. |
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Felix Lopez, Senior Account Executive, Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
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Moderator: Justin Bradley |
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11:00PM |
Break |
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11:15 AM |
National Perspective – Winning Workforce Training Models |
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Jerry Ventre, Workforce Development Consultant, Interstate Renewable Energy Council |
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12:00 PM |
Lunch |
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1:00 PM
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Current Status of the Solar & Energy Workforce Development System |
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Jose Millan, Vice Chancellor, California Community Colleges - Economic and Workforce Development |
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David Baer, Director of Industry Development, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 332 |
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Javier Vanga, Special Projects Manager, work2future Program, City of San Jose Office of Economic Development |
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Zeke Guzmàn, Regional Director, Center for Employment Training |
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Moderator: Rick Kuhn |
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2:15 PM |
Workforce Development Strategic Plans: Addressing Solar Industry Needs |
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Liz Merry, Principal, Verve Solar Consulting |
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Eric Alderman, President & CEO, SolarNexus Inc. |
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Joseph Brakohiapa, CEO, CleanPower Finance |
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Moderator: Justin Bradley |
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3:30 PM |
Coffee Break |
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3:45 PM
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Integrated Approaches to Workforce Development |
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Jose Millan, Vice Chancellor, California Community Colleges |
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Matthew Paiss, Fire Captain, San Jose Fire Dept, Lead PV Safety Instructor |
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Mike Richwine, Division Chief, State Fire Training, CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal |
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Jessie Denver, San Jose Solar Program Coordinator, Environmental Services Department, City of San Jose |
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Moderator: Doug Payne |
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5:00 PM |
Adjourn |
When & Where
DeAnza College (See Below for Parking & Campus Map)
Student Center - Conference Room A & B
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino,
CA 95014
Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM (PT)
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Online Ticket Sales Deadline
There is still time to register, but the online Ticket sales will end on 9/30 at Noon!
If you wish to attend this event and do not manage to register on time, please come on the day of the symposium for on-site registration. Payment will be accepted in cash or check.
Parking Instruction and De Anza Campus Map
Please use Stevens Creek Blvd-North Entrance.
Park in Flint Parking Structure; This is the parking structure near Flint Center
After parking your vehicle, pay the parking permit in advance. The parking fee is $2.00 for all day. You can find the parking permit vending machine at the Flint Parking Structure in front of the Elevator.
Remember: You must pay for the parking permit in advance and place the permit on your vehicle's dashboard.
Cross Sunken Garden to go to Hinson-Campus Center
Enter Hinson-Campus Center from the East Side Entrance.
The Conference Room A&B is located on the First Floor.