Workforce Development
Delmar Gillus
Chief Operating Officer
Elevate Energy
Chicago, Illinois
Jeanine Otte
Associate Director, Workforce Development
Elevate Energy
Chicago, Illinois
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Eya Louis
Contractor Development Coordinator
Elevate Energy
Chicago, Illinois
Booker Steven Vance
Outreach and Community Engagement Manager
Elevate Energy
Chicago, Illinois
Cynthia Stewart
Executive Director
Sustainable Options for Urban Living (SOUL)
Chicago, Illinois
Join our cadre of presenters including expert trainers, innovative program developers, community engagement specialists, and project managers for a discussion about bridging access to the clean energy economy in Illinois. With the passage of the Future Energy Jobs Act, resources for energy efficiency and solar energy in Illinois are rapidly increasing. As a result, Elevate Energy partners with utility stakeholders, community leaders, workforce development organizations, small business development centers, and contractor associations to train, support, and facilitate access to energy efficiency and solar projects in the Chicago area for underserved contractors from economically disadvantaged communities, including minority-/women-/disadvantaged-/veteran-owned contracting businesses.
Take part in our discussion to learn about the evolution of the Clean Energy Jobs Accelerator, how it brings partners together for a comprehensive solution, and how to tailor a training curriculum for underserved, diverse contractors to be able to navigate and succeed in a growing energy efficiency and solar marketplace.