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Operating & Delivering Weatherization Programs

Workforce Development

Weatherization Workforce: Best Practices for Building a Strong Team

Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM  
Location: Empire B (Level 2)
CE: 1 CEU credits
CEU Type(s): BPI, BSI, INTERNACHI, NARI, RESNET

  • Kye Garvin

    Weatherization Workforce Program Manager
    National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP)
    Pueblo, Colorado

  • Pagan Poggione

    Senior Director, Strategic Workforce Engagement
    IREC
    St. Joseph, Michigan

This session combines best practices for workforce development in weatherization with innovative approaches to engage the next generation. We'll explore effective recruitment and retention strategies, career pathways, and professional development opportunities. Attendees will learn how to attract both experienced professionals and young talent, create appealing career paths, and support ongoing growth. We'll share real-world examples, tools, and resources used across the network, with a focus on youth engagement initiatives that have successfully sparked interest in energy efficiency careers. Join us for actionable insights and collaborative discussions to enhance your workforce strategies and ensure long-term program success.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:
  • Master recruitment and retention tactics for both seasoned professionals and young job seekers in weatherization and building performance, including youth-friendly initiatives and outreach methods.
  • Design clear career pathways and professional development opportunities that promote growth and satisfaction across all career stages in the weatherization sector.
  • Utilize tools, resources, and platforms to support workforce development, improve recruitment and retention, and enhance training and mentorship programs for long-term program success.