August 20, 2024, Oakland, CA This year, RE+ celebrates its 20th anniversary. It brings the modern energy industry together to foster a cleaner future as the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry. In collaboration with RE+ Events, GRID and WRISE will host the Clean Energy Job Fair on Wednesday, September 11th, 11 am - 2 pm PST, during the 2024 RE+ Conference in Anaheim, CA.
*MEDIA AVAILABILITY 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm PST*
The RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair fosters an accessible, diverse, and inclusive transition to clean energy in conjunction with the more significant efforts led by RE+ Events. Those efforts support a strong, equitable solar industry and its commitment to ensuring every person has a place in the future of the renewable energy industry. Diversifying the solar workforce with adequately trained and highly qualified employees is paramount to a just transition to clean energy.
"GRID, WRISE, and key partners SEIA and SEPA are excited to host the RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair to connect diverse and talented job seekers to some of the best opportunities employers have to offer in the clean energy industry," said Adewale Ogunbadejo, GRID's Vice President of Workforce Development. "The space RE+ Events provides to host this important event is incredibly important as we work to bring renewable energy solutions to the communities we serve. This job fair allows employers and job seekers to learn, connect, and engage in career opportunities as the sector works to expand and strengthen the workforce and our local economies."
Attention Southern California Employers: This is a national event, with registration open to any employer looking to hire in the U.S. The RE+ conference is North America's largest and most comprehensive clean energy trade show. It brings together an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for multiple days of programming and networking opportunities to advance the clean energy sector.
Job fair attendees will learn about many diverse types of clean energy jobs and green career opportunities, including Installation, Design, Permitting, Project Management and Scheduling, Human Resources, Electricians, Logistics Coordinators, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, CAD Drafters, Data Analysts, and more! The job fair is free and accessible to all job seekers and will provide a dedicated space for clean energy companies, industry employers, and other stakeholders to engage and connect.
"As our industry continues to experience tremendous growth and changes, it urgently requires the skilled and diverse talents required to drive development, innovation, create sustainable solutions, and be part of the transformative journey of shaping the clean energy space," said WRISE Executive Director Doseke Akporiaye. "WRISE is thrilled to continue its partnership with GRID for the job fair at RE+ to provide the platform that ensures access to the plethora of career opportunities in the industry. WRISE is committed to removing the barriers that impair the recruitment, retention, empowerment, and advancement of ALL women within the industry."
For employer and job seeker information, please get in touch with Theresa Renee at trenee@gridalternatives.org.
For employer and job seeker registration, please use the following link: Register
About GRID Alternatives
Renewable energy can drive economic growth and environmental benefits in communities most impacted by underemployment, pollution, and climate change. GRID Alternatives is a leader in helping economic and environmental justice communities get clean, affordable, renewable energy, transportation, and job training and placement. Internationally, our energy access work is lighting up off-grid communities in Nepal, Nicaragua, and Mexico. GRID envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
About WRISE
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), formerly Women of Wind Energy (WoWE), was founded in 2005 and accelerates the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future by igniting the collective power of the community. WRISE has local chapters across the U.S. and Canada, and national programming includes the annual luncheon, Leadership Forum, fellowships, the Speakers Bureau, and webinar series. It also has a growing grassroots network of more than 15,000 participants. The organization is supported through hundreds of volunteer hours and the generous contributions of individuals and corporate partners. www.wrisenergy.org
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