Zero-emission vehicles: workforce development: Clean Energy Workforce Training Council.
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- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill outlines the state’s intention to create a pilot program focused on training workers for the growing zero-emission vehicle industry and establish a Clean Energy Workforce Training Council. The council would analyze workforce and infrastructure needs related to clean energy technologies like hydrogen. The goal is to support a transition to a sustainable and equitable carbon-neutral economy by developing training programs and workforce strategies. This legislation sets the stage for future legislation to implement these initiatives.
Key provisions
- Establish a zero-emission vehicle workforce development pilot project at community colleges.
- Develop a model curriculum for training zero-emission vehicle technicians.
- Create a Clean Energy Workforce Training Council.
- Conduct an economic analysis of workforce and infrastructure needs for hydrogen and other clean energy technologies.
- Support retraining and upskilling workers for clean energy jobs.
Who is affected
- Community Colleges
- Workers in the automotive industry
- Clean energy technology manufacturers
- State government agencies
- The general public (through job creation and economic development)
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