“UNDERSTANDING THE GREEN ECONOMY”

A Community College Perspective

August 7, 2009South Central Regional ConsortiumPierpont Inn

Today’s PresentationAbout the Centers of

ExcellenceGreen Background &

Context Green Study Methodology

Overview of FrameworkConnection to Colleges

Q & A and Wrap Up

Economic & Workforce Development Program

California Community Colleges Board of Governors

State Chancellor’s OfficeCalifornia Community Colleges

Jack Scott, Chancellor

Economic & Workforce DevelopmentJose Millan, Vice Chancellor

Career Technical Education Unit Economic & Workforce Development

Advanced Transportation & Energy

Applied Biotechnology

Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Center of Excellence Initiative

Environmental Technologies

Health Care

International Trade Development

Multimedia & Entertainment

Small Business Development

Workplace Development

Center of Excellence Mission

The Centers of Excellence, in partnership with business and industry, deliver regional

workforce research customized for community college decision making and

resource development

10 Regional Centers of Excellence• San Francisco Bay• Greater Silicon

Valley• Los Angeles County

(2)• Orange County• Inland Empire• San Diego &

Imperial• Central Valley• South Central• Far North & Greater

Sacramento

Environmental Scanning Approach• Identification of emerging and

high-demand industries and occupations

• Research • Qualification• Industry validation of results• College offerings and gap

analysis• Recommendations to close

gaps• Partnerships

What’s in a Report?• Industry overview• Employers• Occupations and wages• Forecasts• Skills and training requirements• Existing college programs• Other

programs/models/curriculum• Workforce challenges (industry

perspective)• Recommendations for

community colleges and CTE partners

• Associations serving the industry• GIS maps• Resources and references

Green Background & Context

Public Policy Driving Green Job Growth

• California’s Global Warming Solutions Actof 2006

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Actof 2009 (ARRA)

The Challenge• Ambiguous definitions of the green

economy with varying scopes and purpose.

Green Background & Context

AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND RECOVERY ACT (ARRA)Green Provisions

•$16.8b clean energy

•$3.2b environmental health in schools

•$5b weatherization

•$3.1b state energy efficiency programs

•$2b manufacture of advanced batteries

•$4.5b smart grid technology

•$483m non-defense toxic cleanups

•$5.27b in defense toxic cleanups

•$6b borrowing capacity of the Western Area Power Administration

•$5.55b federal buildings

•$4.5b to “green” GSA buildings

•$300m for new hybrid cars

•$100m in green training grants

• Defines green industries and green jobs with a community college perspective

• Identifies the relationship between emerging green industry sectors, existing traditional industry sectors, and jobs within each of those sectors.

• Provides a common language and structure in which colleges can organize themselves.

• Generates broad awareness of community college programs.

• Provides an internal framework for future COE research.

Value to Colleges and Stakeholders

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

Understanding the Green Economy

Phase I: Provide a research-based framework to assist Community College administrators and faculty in studying what “green” is in terms of industries, occupations and educational programs.

1. Defining:-green industry-green occupation

3a. Building a crosswalk between green industries & traditional industries (NAICS codes)

2a. Identifying emerging green industries (using existing literature)

3b. Building a crosswalk b/w green industries, green occupations & traditional occupations (SOC codes)

2b. Identifying emerging green occupations (using existing literature)

3c. Identifying the relationship between College programs (TOP codes) & green occupations

4. Validating industry & occupational crosswalks with panel of experts

5. Final Report (June 2009)

Partnership with CA Labor Market Information Department (LMID)

Research Preview Report

PHASE I PROCESS

PHASE I APPROACH

Define green firms•Industry Overview

Define green jobs•Green Jobs Framework

Crosswalk •Industry sectors to occupations•Educational programs

WALKING THE TIGHT ROPE

OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

Green Firm: An organization that provides products and/or services that are aimed at utilizing resources more efficiently, providing renewable sources of energy, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, or otherwise minimizing environmental impact.

Green Job: An occupation that 1) directly works with policies, information, materials, and/or technologies that contribute to minimizing environmental impact, and 2) requires specialized knowledge, skills, training, or experience in these areas.

GREEN INDUSTRY SECTORS

Green Industry FrameworkExample: Renewable Energy SectorGreen Economy area/sector

Industry Sector (2-digit NAICS)

NAICS Description [notes]

221111 Hydroelectric Power Generation221119 Other Electric Power Generation

221121 Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control

221122 Electric Power Distribution

221330 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply

237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

238160 Roofing Contractors

238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

325000 Chemical Manufacturing

333295 Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing [Machines to manufacture solar panels.]

333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units

334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing [Solar panel and fuel cell manufacturing.]

334512 Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing

335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing

Renewable Energy: Energy Generation, System Installation & Storage

California's Green Economy - Industry Overview

22 – Utilities

23 – Construction

31-33 – Manufacturing

Green Jobs FrameworkSelection Criteria

• Green clusters, sectors, and occupations align with the definitions identified in this report.

• Occupations requiring new or additional training in green technology are included.

• Training needs can be reasonably addressed by California Community Colleges and/or offer career pathway options.

Green Jobs FrameworkExample: Renewable Energy SectorGreen Economy

area/sectorGreen Industry Clusters Emerging Green Occupations Occupations with SOC Code

Solar power & PV systems: Engineers (including civil and electrical engineers*):Solar systems engineers 17-2041 Chemical Engineers

Wind energy power Solar systems engineering technicians 17-2051 Civil Engineers

Solar manufacturing technicians 17-2071 Electrical Engineers

Hydro-electric power Solar sales estimators 17-2072 Electronics Engineers

Solar thermoelectric plant managers 17-2081 Environmental engineers

Geothermal power Solar systems designers 17-2112 Industrial Engineers

Solar commercial installation engineers 17-2131 Materials engineers

Smart grid Solar installation electricians 17-2141 Mechanical engineers

Solar installation electrician foremen Mapping technicians (17-3031.02)

Hydrogen power Solar thermal system installers Technicians/Electrical technicians:

Solar PV installers (Proposed SOC: 49-9022 Solar panel installers and repairers)

17-3023 Electrical & electronics engineering technicians

Solar thermal & photovoltaic (PV) systems

Renewable Energy: Energy Generation, System Installation & Storage

SAMPLE GREEN JOBS

GREEN PROJECTS REPRESENTATIVE JOBS

Building RetrofittingElectricians, Heating/Air Conditioning Installers, Carpenters, Construction Equipment Operators, Roofers, Insulation Workers, Carpenter Helpers, Industrial Truck Drivers, Construction Managers, Building Inspectors

Smart GridComputer Software Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Electrical Equipment Assemblers, Electrical Equipment Technicians, Machinists, Team Assemblers, Construction Laborers, Operating Engineers, Electrical Power Line Installers and Repairers

Wind PowerEnvironmental Engineers, Iron and Steel Workers , Millwrights, Sheet Metal Workers, Machinists, Electrical Equipment Assemblers, Construction Equipment Operators, Industrial Truck Drivers, Industrial Production Managers, First-Line Production Supervisors

Solar PowerElectrical Engineers, Electricians, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Welders, Metal Fabricators, Electrical Equipment Assemblers, Construction Equipment Operators, Installation Helpers, Laborers, Construction Managers

Advanced BiofuelsChemical Engineers, Chemists, Chemical Equipment Operators, Chemical Technicians, Mixing and Blending Machine Operators, Agricultural Workers, Industrial Truck Drivers, Farm Product Purchasers, Agricultural and Forestry Supervisors, Agricultural Inspectors

Source: “Green Recovery,” Center for American Progress and PERI.

Energy Efficiency ExampleGreen Building and Energy

Efficiency

Retrofitting of Existing Structures

Energy Auditors

Energy Management Technician Certificate

(American River College)Energy Auditing Certificate

(Los Angeles Trade Tech Collegeand El Camino College)

Transportation Example

Transportation and Alternative Fuels

Repair and Maintenanceof Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Alternative Fuel Auto Technicians

Automotive Alternative Fuels(College of the Desert)

Advanced Transportation Technology

(Long Beach City College)

Next Steps

• Phase II: Qualify labor market opportunities by geography. Identify possible gaps between supply and demand. Potential study areas:– Advanced Transportation – Smart Grid Technology– Water Efficiency– Biomass/Biofuels

• Energy efficiency occupational report

How to Access InformationReports disseminated through:• COE website: www.coeccc.net• Presentations at meetings and

conferences• Webinars• Bi-monthly e-newsletter

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Thank You!

Sharon A. Dwyer, DirectorSouth Central Region Center of

ExcellenceHosted by Ventura College ICPD

Phone: (805) 648-8976E-mail: sdwyer@vcccd.edu

website: www.coeccc.net