Date/Time: December 8, 2021 (12-1PM ET / 9-10AM PT)
Around the world, increasing societal and market pressures are driving decarbonization and sustainability initiatives. To do this right, the utility and energy sectors need the best possible minds on the job, with diverse experiences and backgrounds to accelerate decarbonization of the global energy system in a way that works for all communities. This requires a workforce that is well-trained in digital technologies to integrate renewables and distributed energy resources into the grid and develop market structures that support clean electrification, all while maintaining grid resilience and transforming the utility value network.
Attendees of this webcast will learn:
- How IBM leverages numerous talent models to recruit, train, and build a pipeline to serve the needs of the Energy, Environment & Utilities industry
- Strategies and initiatives to promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the utility industry – for communities, customers, and the workforce
- How sustainability initiatives and #TechForGood are major attractions for new recruits – who largely value mission-driven and impactful work
Moderator:
- Sarah Golden, Senior Energy Analyst & VERGE Energy Chair, GreenBiz Group
Speakers:
- Chris Behme, Senior Partner, Lead Client Partner, Global Business Services, IBM
If you can’t tune in live, please register and we will email you a link to access the archived webcast footage and resources, available to you on-demand after the webcast.
Source: https://www.greenbiz.com/webcast/workforce-strategies-new-sustainable-energy-market
