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Operating & Delivering Weatherization Programs

Workforce Development

Empowering Contractors in WAP: A Guide to Contractor Success

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
Location: Room 101 AB (Level 1)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility
CEU Type(s): BPI, InterNACHI, NARI

  • Pagan Poggione

    Director, Strategic Workforce Engagement
    Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
    Kalamazoo, Michigan

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  • Kye Garvin

    Weatherization Workforce Program Manager
    National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP)
    Washington, District of Columbia

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    Mark Kravatz (he/him/his)

    Principal
    Alidade Consultants
    Wakefield, Rhode Island

Join IREC and partners for a dynamic session unveiling the transformative 'Contractor's Guide to Success.' Learn about the creation and evolution of this resource designed to empower contractors who are either interested in joining or are already a part of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Embark on a walkthrough of the guide, exploring its tools and resources tailored to ease contractors' navigation of WAP's complex landscape. Gain insights from the pilot phase, learning from real contractor experiences highlighting successes and challenges encountered. Participate in a valuable exchange of ideas as we gather feedback to shape the guide's national rollout and help enhance its effectiveness and impact on contractor engagement. This transformative session will unlock the power of the 'Guide to Contractor Success' and pave the way for a future of thriving contractor engagement and meaningful impact within the energy efficiency landscape.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:
  • Discover the guide's evolution and its mission within the Weatherization Assistance Program
  • Learn how to navigate the guide's content, equipping them to succeed as a contractor in WAP
  • Contribute constructive feedback to influence the national guide rollout, fostering impactful engagement within the program