On July 18, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC) will host a virtual listening session on Oklahoma Green Energy/Renewable/Sustainable (Green Energy) career opportunities in the Green Energy workforce currently and over the next five to 10 years. Register Here> https://okcommerce.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfuyoqzouGapFh2ArKXDhJkb1wp_vi6w
The purpose of this listening session is to:
- Gather baseline data to establish recruitment and retention needs
- Understand Green Energy industry projected job growth in Oklahoma and the demand for these careers over the next 5-10 years
- Identify Oklahoma businesses interested in partnering with ODOC to form paid Green Energy or related industry apprenticeships
- Identify the appropriate position terminology, job titles and job tasks found in Oklahoma
To prepare for our meeting, please complete these questions online and bring any replies to the virtual meeting for discussion. The questions may be completed regardless of attendance by calling Greg Gaden, ODOC Energy Programs Planner at 405-632-9314.
Registration for this Zoom meeting is required. Use this Zoom link to register and a Zoom link will be sent to your email in calendar form for the July 18, 2023, meeting starting at 10:30 a.m. We look forward to hearing from you. If you have questions, please call Greg Gaden at 405-632-9314.ff
ODOC seeks industry input from the following types of individuals working in support of or directly for Green Energy areas:
- Human Resource Staff
- Business Owners Producing Green Energy Components or Complete Products
- Government Employees Impacted by Green Energy Employment in Oklahoma
- Workforce Development Staff
- Vocational Education or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
- Employment Agency Staff
- Vocational and Four-Year College Educational Representatives
- Industry Recruiters
- Other Individuals Working in Support of Green Energy Sector Employment
Some examples of Green Energy positions are:
- Solar Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Hydrogen Technician
- Industrial Mechanic
- Electric Vehicle Auto Mechanic
- Drone Command and Capture
- Battery Storage Technician
- Electric Vehicle Battery Mechanic
- Geothermal Technician
- Geographic Information Systems Mapping Engineer
- Other Industries Supporting the Positions Above and Others
Veronica Alarcon and Greg Gaden
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Energy Programs Planners