Cleantech Pathways Event

Join Grid Catalyst, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, Fresh Energy, and Saint Paul College for an exciting event for students and community members interested in green jobs.

We will have a short program, featuring Taj Ahmad Eldridge, who will share his experience with Jobs for the Future and investing in energy and climate entrepreneurs. He will be joined by other local leaders to share more about opportunities for students and those interested in career pathways focused on a more sustainable future. This includes working on electric vehicles and charging, solar and wind installation, building energy efficiency and electrification, construction, utility operations, geothermal, and more.

For those attending MN Cleantech Innovation Day on June 7, you can also add this workforce event to your main event ticket.

Thank you to our event co-hosts and sponsors – Center for Microgrid Research – University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul College, City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Saint Paul Public Schools Career Pathway Center, Full Stack, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, and Fresh Energy

Agenda

10:00-10:30 – Registration and networking 

10:30 – 11:15 – Main program

• 10:30-10:35 Welcome
• 10:35-10:40 Saint Paul College representative
• 10:40-10:45 Ling Becker (Ramsey County) – Sustainability and related workforce programs and opportunities
• 10:45-11:05 Taj Ahmad Eldridge 
• 11:05-11:15 Q&A 

11:15-12:30 Lunch and networking with cleantech companies.

Enjoy a free lunch and join a table with a topic that interests you. Meet potential employers and learn more about what it’s like to have their job and work for their companies.

Invited Companies (updated): 3M, Trane, Ever-Green Energy, Mortenson, Cummins, Xcel Energy, Connexus Energy, Minnesota Power, Center for Energy and Environment.

More information is available in this FAQ for workforce/employer partners attending the event.