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Workforce Development

Breakout 8

Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Presentation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  
Location: B131 & 132 (Level 1)
CE: 1
CEU Type(s): BSI, INTERNACHI, NARI, RESNET
  • XW

    Xavier Walter

    Outreach Director
    Building Performance Association
    Diana, West Virginia

  • Pagan Poggione

    Vice President Workforce Strategy and Innovation
    Interstate Renewable Energy Council
    St Joseph, Michigan

  • Hal Smith

    CEO
    Halco Home Solutions
    Phelps, New York

Train new and prospective workers in modern workforce skills to become Energy Auditors/Analysts, Home Performance Consultants, or Building Science Specialists using a time tested method of recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

Registered Apprenticeship prepares workers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct energy audits of homes and buildings, making them safer, healthier, and more efficient. This Department of Labor (DOL)-approved program gives employers a structured, turn-key workforce pipeline.

This session will provide employers with the technical assistance to build a sustainable apprenticeship program from start to finish. This includes program design, outreach, record maintenance, and much more, allowing businesses to take care of day-to-day operations.