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Operating & Delivering Weatherization Programs

Breakout 2

Weatherization Operations: How to Establish and Maintain a Successful Accredited Training Center

Presentation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM  
Location: A216 (Level 2)
CE: 1.5
CEU Type(s): BPI, BSI, INTERNACHI, NARI, RESNET

  • Megan Meadows

    Weatherization Director
    National Association for State Community Service Programs (NASCSP)
    Washington, District of Columbia

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    Nicole Peoples (she/her/hers)

    Energy Services Community Development Director
    Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD)
    Athens, Ohio

  • Devon Cooper (she/her/hers)

    OWTC Operations Director
    Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD)
    Athens, Ohio

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    Kris Schoenow

    Executive Director
    State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity
    Lansing, Michigan

  • Andrew D. Woodruff

    Director of Training and Workforce Development
    Center for Energy & Environment
    Minneapolis, Minnesota

During this session, you’ll gain valuable insights from two states with firsthand experience in developing and sustaining accredited weatherization training centers.

The host state will share proven strategies and best practices for maintaining an accredited training center, including operational tips, quality assurance measures, and lessons learned from years of experience.
The State of Michigan will walk you through the process of establishing a new accredited weatherization training center—from initial planning and stakeholder engagement to accreditation requirements and implementation milestones.

Whether you're looking to strengthen an existing center or launch a new one, this session will provide practical guidance, real-world examples, and opportunities to ask questions directly to those who’ve done it successfully.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:
  • Understand the key components and best practices for maintaining an accredited weatherization training center, as shared by the host state, Ohio, including strategies for sustainability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
  • Learn the step-by-step process for establishing a new accredited weatherization training center, with insights from the State of Michigan on planning, accreditation requirements, and implementation. Learn about a unique process that Minnesota is creating with various partners throughout the state.
  • Identify practical tools, resources, and lessons learned that can be applied to either enhance an existing training center or guide the development of a new one within your state or organization