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Defining Green - University of Massachusetts Lowell · •Economic Impact Definitions •Workforce Development Definitions •Environmental Protection Definitions Defining “Green”

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• Economic Impact Definitions

• Workforce Development Definitions

• Environmental Protection Definitions

Defining “Green”

• Renewable Energy Employers are

Outpacing the Nation in Job Growth

• Sector is Small

• In MA, Wind is a Major Technology

• Wind is no Exception

• Strength Throughout Value Chain and

Specific Proximity Issues with Wind Power

National and Regional Research

Workforce Issues

• Difficulties Reported in Finding Qualified

Workers

• High-Skill (Engineers, Prof. Staff, etc.)

Jobs are Important

• Pathways are Difficult

• Significant Opportunities for Incumbent

Worker Training

• Employer Engagement is Critical

Thank you Philip Jordan

BW Research / GreenLMI

(617) 395-8898

[email protected]

http://bwresearch.com

Twitter: @bw_research