Nontraditional Employment for Women

Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)

Northeast Regional MeetingOctober 27, 2008

Reaching Untapped Labor Pools

Preparing Women for Careers in the Energy Industry

Kathleen Culhane Vice President, Programs

Amelia BucekEmployment Manager

NEW Training Curriculum

Industry OverviewBroad overview of energy industry and construction apprenticeships

Job ReadinessInterview skills and resume assistance

Trades MathTrades-focused intensive mathematics instruction

Hands-onTaught by Con Edison and journey-level union instructors

Safety10-hour OSHA provided by NYCOSH

FitnessPartnership with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation

Career PlacementConstruction

Transportation

Facilities Maintenance

Energy Industry

Energy Industry

Construction Unions International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3 (EE Division), Joint Committee of the Elevator Industry

Companies Con Edison Time Warner Cable Genergy KeySpan National Grid

NEW Graduates Working in the Energy Industry

Monica Harwell

Con Edison

NEW Board Member

Rochelle James

Electricians, Local 3 IBEW

Kelly Day

Con Edison

Robin Hood Heroes Awards Ceremony November 2007

Monica Harwell Con Edison NEW Board Member

Rochelle James Electricians, Local 3 IBEW

Rochelle JamesElectricians, Local 3 IBEW

NEW’s Annual Graduation and Career Expo

October 2008

Kelly DayCon Edison

Other Key Program Components

Recruitment

Ad campaign, NEW Graduates, Partnerships

Supplemental Training

Jobsite visits, Mechanical and mathematical comprehension test preparation

Expanded Job Placement Opportunities

New partnerships

Retention

Graduate Advisory Committee, Special events

Thank You