Power Up Charlotte
Join us for an afternoon of connection and conversation at Power Up Charlotte.
The Power Up Series is a no-cost event series hosted by Per Scholas in collaboration with Urban Institute, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), and CareerEquity, created to bring together leaders across the energy and utility sectors to explore the powerful intersection of technology, innovation, and workforce development.
We’re launching this high-impact series in Charlotte, NC—a regional leader in energy innovation and clean technology.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Executive Breakfast I 9:30AM Open to Director+ leaders. Share insights, explore collaboration, and discuss emerging workforce needs over breakfast.
Industry Expert Panel I 11:30AM
Moderator
Zach Boren, Senior Fellow - Work, Education, and Labor Division, Urban Institute
Panelists
Paul Douglas, President, The JPI Group
Megan Howes, Assistant Director of Workforce Development, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
Michael Johnson, Senior Software Engineering Manager, Duke Energy Corporation
Michael Terrell, Senior Managing Director, Per Scholas Charlotte
Reception I 12:30PM
If you are an employer, please be advised that CareerEquity is allowing you to post your company's open roles on their website free for 60 days if you register to join us.
Whether your focus is on digital infrastructure, energy management systems, or sustainability, this event will provide the insights and relationships to help move your workforce strategy forward.
Questions? Contact Omoanaste McCarther, Senior Director of Workforce Initiatives at oagbugui@perscholas.org.
This event is part of the Power Up Series that was created by the Per Scholas and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the US Department of Labor (DOL). DOL makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. The total cost of the Power IT project is $5,815,899. $5,000,000 (86 percent) is funded through the Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program of the US Department of Labor–Employment and Training Administration. The other $815,899 (14 percent) is funded through nonfederal resources.”