766: Empowering Solar Expansion: Unlock Workforce Potential Through Apprenticeships
Episode description
Apprenticeships are the bridge between the clean energy industry's rapid growth and its critical need for a skilled, reliable workforce. With the Inflation Reduction Act setting ambitious compliance standards, innovative solutions like those pioneered by Adaptive Construction Solutions (ACS) are essential for driving project success and empowering the workforce. These programs are designed for more than just filling positions; they build meaningful, long-term careers for veterans, underserved communities, and the next generation of clean energy leaders.
ACS has served many of the largest EPCs in the solar and battery storage industry through their innovative apprenticeship programs to aid in driving compliance and cultivating a more comprehensive focus on workforce development.
Hear from the ACS team and three of their largest customers:
- Nicholas Morgan, President at Adaptive Construction Solutions
- John Leapheart, Project Director at Adaptive Construction Solutions
- Eric Butticaz, Director of Apprenticeships at SOLV Energy
- Eric Grant, Director of Learning and Development at Blue Ridge Power
- Michael Mulheron, Director- Strategic Sales & Operations at Aerotek
Expect to learn:
- Why ACS invested $10 million in their Apprenticeship Innovation Center, a hub for collaboration, training, and global knowledge-sharing
- Strategies for successful apprenticeship implementation, including recruitment, training, and evaluation
- How apprenticeships create clear career pathways through structured on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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