How To Diversify The Engineering Workforce In The Energy Industry

Renewable Energy SmartPod

Workforce development is a crucial step along the path to a clean energy future. Proponents of the energy transition can't stop talking about all the jobs, jobs, jobs that the transition will bring, but what exactly will that workforce look like? Jasmine Robinson, a project manager at IHI Terrasun Solutions, joins the show to talk about what the energy sector can do to recruit, develop and retain more women. Jasmine started developing her engineering skills at an early age and she's determined to see more women follow in her footsteps. That's why she's keen to see things like STEM classes, mentoring programs, and other initiatives used to develop a pipeline of talented women to seize all those jobs, jobs, jobs.
Key highlights
Jasmine's path to an engineering career - (5:15)
Advice for a young person pondering a career as an energy engineer - (7:59)
Advice for someone considering a mid-career pivot to the renewables sector - (8:50)
What the industry can do to attract, develop and retain more engineering talent - (10:29)
How has the landscape for women in the engineering field changed in the last 15 years? - (12:33)
Pivotal mentors during Jasmine's engineering journey - (16:09)
Important programs working to bring more women into the renewables sector - (17:47)

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