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Inaugural Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair Draws More Than 150 Attendees, Celebrates Opportunities for Employment & Impact

Westchester County, New York (April 29, 2024) – On April 3, The Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester hosted the County’s first-ever Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair at Pace University in White Plains. The event drew more than 150 attendees, ranging from clean energy industry advocates, environmental leaders, and employers to job seekers and students. 

The event started with welcoming remarks from Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Sustainable Westchester’s Executive Director Noam Bransom, and Pace University’s President, Marvin Krislov. Keynote speaker, Radina Valova, Vice President, Regulatory Program, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), energized the crowd with her presentation on the clean energy industry and opportunities for job seekers. Her keynote was followed by panel discussions focused on accessing the latest clean energy job training programs and highlighting which institutions – from government entities to the private sector and non-profits – are actively hiring candidates in this field. A second panel covered essential information about hiring opportunities. The event also included a job and resource fair, which was open to everyone from students interested in the growing clean energy sector to experienced professionals looking to pivot their skills to a new industry.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “We received an overwhelmingly positive response to Westchester County’s inaugural Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair. The companies who participated in this first-time event are forward-thinking, creative, and committed to the industry's success. We were pleased to be able to introduce them to job seekers whose skills could help to advance their efforts.”

Westchester County Director of Economic Development, Bridget Gibbons, said: “The Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair showcased the diversity of the industry and provided job seekers with access to both training and employment opportunities right here in Westchester. We are thankful to our partners at Sustainable Westchester for helping to make this event a great success and look forward to coming back with a bigger and even better event later this year.”

Sustainable Westchester’s Program Director Rachel Carpitella said: “The clean energy revolution is powering unprecedented job creation for communities in Westchester and all throughout New York State. Sustainable Westchester has been at the forefront of regional and statewide efforts to achieve an equitable clean energy transition, and in partnership with the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, we’re actively strengthening the workforce pipeline by translating needs on both ends of the employer and job seeker spectrum into opportunities for a more prosperous and healthier Westchester.”

Event sponsors include: Fischer Energy Partners and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Platinum); Brightcore (Gold); Workforce Development Institute (Silver); Ameresco, Inc., Langan, RM Friedland, Westchester Library System, and Zarin & Steinmetz (Bronze). Event partners include: New Yorkers for Clean Power and Pace University.

About The Westchester County Office of Economic Development

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy. For more information, visit the Westchester Catalyst website.

About Sustainable Westchester

Sustainable Westchester is Westchester County’s leading advocate for local municipalities striving to make their communities safer and more resilient against the threats posed by climate change. It plays a critical role in helping members achieve the goals of New York’s landmark Climate Act by supplying large-scale renewable electricity, implementing innovative clean energy solutions, increasing energy efficiency, saving taxpayers money, and promoting equity and environmental justice. Its diverse hub of popular and highly effective programs developed for municipalities includes Westchester Power, Community Solar, EnergySmart Homes, Commercial Clean Heating & Cooling, GridRewards Demand Response, Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure, Zero Waste Recycling, and Sustainable Landscaping. For more information, visit sustainablewestchester.org.