The document outlines partnerships and collaborations between educational institutions, government organizations, and private companies to address workforce needs in the solar industry through the SolarTech Workforce Innovation Collaborative (SWIC). Key partners include NOVA, SolarTech, workforce development boards, community colleges, and solar companies. The goal is to provide training programs that develop skills and place graduates in clean technology jobs.
2. SWIC GIC
Training
Industry
SolarTech FDHA
NOVA
Talent
3. GREEN INNOVATIONS
CHALLENGE
Industry-driven concept to meet the workforce challenge of
green innovations
$19 million awarded in joint funds for 5 CleanTech areas
(applicants up to $4 mil possible)
Submitted a concept with DeAnza Foothill CCD, SolarTech,
NOVA that went in on June 14.
4. GIC PROJECTS
Run trainings now that OJT for infrastructure needs
companies said they needed
now Partnership with retail
chain for solar EV
Solar Sales Training charging stations
Solar PV Design Reassess needs of industry
Engineer, PV
Manufacturing Engineer Develop next training cycle
Solar financial analyst, Inform industry of
sustainability managers upcoming grads
Solar EV Living Lab Place grads
35. SWIC PARTNERSHIP
SolarTech Workforce Innovation Collaborative
NOVA SolarTech
62 514 576
+ =
Jobs Jobs Jobs
NABCEP projects an additional 250 related jobs
36. SWIC PARTNERSHIP
SolarTech Workforce Innovation Collaborative
NOVA SolarTech
62 514 576
+ =
Jobs Jobs Jobs
NABCEP projects an additional 250 related jobs
SWIC Goal is 245 placed in 24 months.
37. SWIC GIC
Training
Industry
SolarTech FDHA
NOVA
Talent
39. Industry-Driven
Development
Inform
Trainers on
Industry Industry Skills
Needs Supply of
Labor
Balances
Tr
Demand from
ain
SolarTech Industry
ing
Talent
40. Industry-Driven
Development
Inform
Trainers on
Industry Industry Skills
Needs Supply of
Labor
Balances
Tr
Demand from
ain
SolarTech Industry
Inform Talent ing
on Industry
Labor Needs
Talent
41. Industry-Driven
Development
Inform
Trainers on
Industry Industry Skills
Needs Supply of
Inform Labor
Industry of
Balances
Tr
Training
Demand from
ain
Offerings
SolarTech Industry
Inform Talent ing
on Industry
Labor Needs
Talent
42. Industry-Driven
Development
Inform
Trainers on
Industry Industry Skills
Needs Supply of
Inform Labor
Industry of
Balances
Tr
Training
Demand from
ain
Offerings
SolarTech Industry
ing
Inform
Industry of
Existing
Talent
Inform Talent
on Industry
Labor Needs
Talent
46. WAM MODEL PROCESS
Assess
Industry
Needs
Now
Develop
Training
& Skills
Screening
47. WAM MODEL PROCESS
Assess
Industry
Needs
Now
Develop
Training
& Skills
Screening
48. WAM MODEL PROCESS
Assess
Industry
Needs
Now
Develop
Training
& Skills
Screening
Train &
Place Job
Seekers
49. WAM MODEL PROCESS
Assess
Industry
Needs
Now
Develop
Training
& Skills
Screening
Train &
Place Job
Seekers
50. WAM MODEL PROCESS
Assess
Industry
Needs
Now
Develop
Training
& Skills
Screening
Review
Train &
Success from
Place Job
Industry &
Seekers
Job Seekers
51. WAM MODEL PROCESS
Assess
Industry
Needs
Now
Develop
Training
& Skills
Screening
Review
Train &
Success from
Place Job
Industry &
Seekers
Job Seekers
52. WAM MODEL PROCESS
Assess
Industry
Needs
Now
Refine Develop
Training Training
& Skills & Skills
Screening Screening
Review
Train &
Success from
Place Job
Industry &
Seekers
Job Seekers
53. WAM MODEL PROCESS
Assess
Industry
Needs
Now
Refine Develop
Training Training
& Skills & Skills
Screening Screening
Review
Train &
Success from
Place Job
Industry &
Seekers
Job Seekers
61. GENERAL INFO
Full proposal due in August 30th
Job Seekers need to be WIA eligible
First training (Solar Sales) to begin in October
Laura Caccia assigned to be NOVA’s Program Manager