Hosted by Sustainable Pittsburgh, the Roundtable brings together employers, training providers, support service organizations, jobseekers, and others to build connectivity within the regional clean energy workforce ecosystem. The group shares real-time information on current initiatives and emerging opportunities, works to identify critical gaps, and elevates collaborative next steps for priority issues.
There are more than 100,000 clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania. As this sector continues to grow, the need for skilled workers is projected to outpace current knowledge. Sustainable Pittsburgh is working with stakeholders to ensure our region is positioned to meet the demands for clean energy workers with a diverse and appropriately trained workforce.
Pittsburgh, Energy Efficiency Alliance, and the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia.
According to various sources, such as the U.S. Department of Energy, clean energy industries are poised for massive expansion and job creation. In 2023, clean energy jobs accounted for more than half of new energy sector jobs and is growing at a rate more than twice as large as that for the rest of the energy sector and the U.S. economy overall.
Key findings from the 2024 E2 Clean Jobs Pennsylvania report confirm that more than half of the clean energy jobs in Pennsylvania are in traditional industries like construction, manufacturing, and repair services; however, 87% of employers are struggling to meet the need for a trained workforce. Additionally, almost half of clean energy jobs are outside of the two major metropolitan areas of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, emphasizing the compelling need for broad connections across the region.
Sustainable Pittsburgh is partnering with nonprofits, workforce development agencies, employers, government officials, prospective employees and others to build a connected, regional ecosystem that promotes equitable workforce development. This work helps to position the region to meet the demands for clean energy workers with a diverse and appropriately trained workforce, and put all residents on the path to prosperity.
Interested in learning more? Contact John Ukenye, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, at jukenye@sustainablepittsburgh.org for more information.