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Inaugural Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair to Take Place April 3

Presented by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester

Westchester County, New York (March 18, 2024) – The Westchester County Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester today announced that the first Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair will take place on April 3rd. The event includes a career fair from

2 PM-7 PM, designed for a broad audience from middle schoolers to seasoned workforce veterans. The event will also feature a keynote presentation along with two panel discussions covering clean energy training and hiring opportunities.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “The clean energy sector is primed for growth in Westchester County. By helping residents to identify career pathways, connect to training opportunities and build relationships with organizations at the forefront of the industry, our first Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair will play a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding this field.”

Westchester County Director of Economic Development, Bridget Gibbons, said: “We are grateful to Sustainable Westchester, New Yorkers for Clean Power, and Pace University, as well as our generous sponsors, for their support of this important event. The clean energy industry offers well-paying jobs and there are many skill training programs to help everyone from students to individuals looking to pivot careers enter this growing sector.”

Sustainable Westchester’s Program Director Rachel Carpitella said: “There are challenges in the clean energy sector surrounding recruitment, hiring, and retention, and our goal with the Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair is to help bridge that gap. By bringing together solution providers looking to hire skilled workers and County residents desiring a career in clean energy, we are taking another step towards the equitable transition to a clean energy economy.”

The inaugural Westchester County Clean Energy Careers Job and Resource Fair will take place on April 3 at Pace University in White Plains. To register, visit: WestchesterCatalyst.com/CleanEnergy. Event sponsors include: Fischer Energy Partners, NYPA, 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).

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 high-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.