Webinars

CEWD will host public, free, educational webinars throughout the year to share insights into energy workforce development news, trends, and resources. Sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date on future webinars.

From Data Gaps to Demand Signals: A Working Session for Consortium Leaders

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00pm ET. Register here.

Acting on energy workforce growth requires more than national projections. It requires localized, forward-looking intelligence that translates demand signals into specific roles, headcounts, and timelines — distinguishing near-term gaps from longer-horizon needs, and getting ahead of shortages before they become acute.

CEWD is exploring an industry-wide demand-side forecasting and talent modeling tool — one built to meet the specific intelligence needs of consortium leaders. It would draw on leading indicators like grid modernization timelines, capital expenditure plans, and permit activity rather than lagging labor market data, and pair that demand picture with supply-side realities: existing workforce capacity, retirement projections, and cross-sector competition for the same talent pools.

In this working session, we’ll identify shared priorities across two areas: the demand and supply signals that would make this tool most actionable, and the metrics that best demonstrate consortium impact. Come ready to share what data you need and what you’re already tracking — your input will directly shape our scope. Who should attend: Consortia leaders — executive committee and board members. Come ready to share what data you need and what you’re already tracking.

From Adoption to Action: Advancing the Energy & Natural Resources Career Cluster

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET. Register here.

This program, offered in collaboration between Advance CTE and the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD), offers a look at the “now what” after the adoption of the first new national career cluster in 25 years – the new Energy and Natural Resources Career Cluster. The presentation will explore:

How state adoption of the ENR CC will be essential in meeting expected historic hiring demands projected by energy employers
What jobs in the energy and natural resources space are in high demand
Where to access industry created and curated resources such as:
- Content standards (K-16)
- Curriculum (offering stackable credentials) and curriculum library
- Digital matchmaking platform to connect educators with industry employers and labor partner
- And a whole lot more
Why energy employers are lining up to collaborate with educational partners
Who can support the journey in having the new cluster approved in your state

All of these resources are free in a library developed to support educators and industry navigate this watershed opportunity to connect learners with high wage, high growth, in-demand careers in energy. Join us to learn how to advocate for the new cluster adoption structure in your state and sprinkle energy education into programs across the country.

Watch Past Webinar Recordings

ENR Career Cluster Adoption: Lessons from Early Adopter States & CEWD

Monday, March 9, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00pm ET

View the webinar recording. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

Get Into Energy Scholarship Fund

Monday, December 8, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00pm ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

EnergyConnector Academia Process

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00pm ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

CEWD’s Overview of Everything New in Energy Education

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

CEWD’s Tool Kit: How-to Guides and More

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

CEWD’s Energy Education Support: Prepare for the New Academic Year

Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

CEWD’s EnergyConnector Industry Call to Action

Monday, August 4, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

Debut of CEWD’s New Three-Year Strategic Plan

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Read more about the 2025 – 2027 Strategic plan. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

Perspectives and Possibilities from Consumers Energy’s Award-Winning Veterans Recruiting and Retention Programs

Thursday, March 20th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to Rosa Schmidt with questions and to be connected to Consumer’s Energy.

Townhall to Bring Energy Curriculum Into Schools

Wednesday, February 12th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to Kristie Kelley with questions and to be connected to efforts in building content standards. More information can be found here.

Expanding Diversity in the Skilled Trades: The Why, How, and What Driving Success for the Berkshire Hathaway Energy-IBEW Stronger Together Program

Wednesday, October 30th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

View the webinar recording and slides. Please reach out to Julie Strzempko with questions and to be connected to the Berkshire Hathaway Energy-IBEW Stronger Together Program.

Making 24/7 Childcare A Reality

Wednesday, October 2nd, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

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Reentry Pilot Interest Call

Wednesday, September 11th, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

View the webinar recording, slides, and handouts. Please reach out to Kristie Kelley with questions and to be connected with R3 Score.

Exploring Partnership Opportunities with Unidos in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix

Wednesday, September 11th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

View the webinar recording, slides, ELEVA one pager, and UnidosUS WFD department one pager. Please reach out to Cornell Johnson with questions and to be connected with UnidosUS.

Good Jobs: Why Energy Companies Need to Pay Attention

Tuesday, June 4th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

View the webinar recording, Job Quality Tools Library, and Gallup Job Quality Report.