Equitable Workforce Development: Ep 1

The skilled trades are at a crossroads: demand is rising, but the workforce isn’t keeping up. Our episode on equitable workforce development explores why, looking at labor shortages, outdated perceptions, and barriers that limit who enters the field. At the same time, it highlights how mentorship, training, and equity-driven recruitment can reshape the trades into accessible, rewarding careers. Tune in for a conversation about the challenges and the big opportunities shaping the future in the energy industry. Speakers: Josh Williams - Founder and President of BW Research; James Metoyer - Founder and Executive Director of EnerCity Collaborative; Tina Pham - Principal and Owner of Pham Construction Group and Iconic Tile; Cameron Starr - Customer Experience Operations Lead, Energy Trust of Oregon; Nicole Wroblewski - Director, TRC