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Workforce Development

Half-Day Workshop

Building and Maintaining a Representative Workforce

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Monday, April 13, 2026
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM  
Location: B131 & 132 (Level 1)
CE: 3.5
CEU Type(s): BSI, INTERNACHI, NARI, RESNET
This workshop is focused on how practitioners can continue to build and maintain a home performance workforce that is representative of the makeup of the communities that they serve. Designed for everyone from program implementers and contractors to policy professionals and researchers, this workshop is intended to give attendees strategies, best practices, and new perspectives to expanding workforce opportunities and programs for all. Attendees should come to this workshop prepared to hear stories from practitioners, engage in activities, and discuss nuanced topics over the course of 3.5 hours.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:
  • Hear and understand experiences on maintaining a representative workforce from different points in the ecosystem.
  • Learn how to leverage trusted community networks in a time of uncertainty.
  • Ensure energy workforce programs reflect the needs of historically underserved communities by grounding program design in the lived experiences of those they aim to serve.