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West Virginia Workforce Development Needs Assessment
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Download the West Virginia Workforce Development Needs Assessment that includes contractor and coordinator survey results.
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The “West Virginia Workforce Development Needs Assessment,” which is the first step in a longer-term commitment to market transformation.
The report draws upon surveys from BPA’s DOE-funded national needs assessment to determine West Virginia companies’ needs, which will further identify the training and technical support required to grow the local energy efficiency industry. Based on this needs assessment, BPA will continue to work on training and workforce development solutions with the West Virginia State Energy Office.
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