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Lunch & Learn with Barry Reaves, VP for DEI/J & Workforce Development, Northeast Clean Energy Council
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Barry advises clean energy companies operating in New England - from start-ups to large infra firms and developers - on how to develop talent strategies, i.e., identify their future workforce and skill needs, and work with educational institutions, training providers, and non-profits in the area to grow the regional workforce. This is a critical topic for future clean energy leaders. Barry will present case studies of the work he's done with companies of various sizes, and lead a Q&A with students.
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Further background: Serving as NECEC's first Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice & Workforce Development, Barry leads the organization's efforts to ensure that the elements of DEIJ are embedded as imperatives in NECECs mission, vision, values and strategic plan. He progresses and champions a truly diverse and inclusive culture for NECEC as an organization, with the NECEC Board and across the NECEC ecosystem, including its partner and member organizations. Barry is seasoned Diversity Practitioner with more than 18 years of experience. In his development and oversight role with the Boston Planning and Development Agency, he was charged with leading the organization's racial, equity and diversity priorities while working to establish collaborative partnerships with multiple stakeholders. Barry is a graduate of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) which is the premiere Department of Defense school in Diversity, Inclusion, Equal Opportunity and Equal Employment, focused on training, education, and research. He also previously managed the Discrimination Complaints Program for the United States Naval Air Systems Command. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving on Active Duty for 18 years.