Citrus, Levy & Marion Counties Population 530,000 Unemployment Rate 13.4%

Citrus, Levy & Marion CountiesPopulation 530,000 Unemployment Rate 13.4%

Presented by

Kathleen WoodringChief Operating OfficerWorkforce Connection

www.clmworkforce.com

Who Did We Serve?

14 – 24 DJJ Connected Foster Youth Multiple Barriers Classroom & Work Experience in

Targeted Industries


Green Jobs Component Graymark Greentech Training Lab

– Solar Energy– Wind Energy– Fuel Cell Energy

Building & Production Learning Experimenting


What did they learn?

Energy Concepts that transcend into all industries– Energy Types– Using a Digital Multi-Meter– Electrical Safety– How to do Inventory– Website Research– Team Work– Following Directions


What Did They Learn?

– Power Ratings– Thermal Storage– Hydrogen Storage– Reversible Fuel Cells– AC/DC and Voltage– Measuring Output– Zero Emissions– Drag & Aerodynamics– Insulators & Conductors


Resulted in:– Understanding of static and current electricity– How energy from the Sun can be put to use– How wind energy can help solve energy

problems– How fuel cells can be used to power

automobiles– Understand how to use energy wisely and

conserve precious resources.


Beyond Summer West Ocala Green Jobs

– NCCER Your Role in a Green Environment– Solar Installation– LEED Certification– Energy Auditing


Integrate Into Academies Automotive – Understanding Fuel Cells Power Industry – Understanding of

Solar and Wind Turbines Manufacturing – Reduction of energy

consumption in processes. Construction – LEED, solar lights, solar

water heating, etc.


Citrus, Levy & Marion Counties Population 530,000 Unemployment Rate 13.4%

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