Green Job Opportunities Panel hosted by NYSERDA @TecSmart

Over 100 school teachers, counselors and administrators from the greater Capital Region listened to a panel discussion on green job opportunities in the region from some of the region's most advanced companies.  Bob Callender, Vice President for Operations and Energy Services at NYSERDA moderated the panel, panel participants were:

_Adele Ferranti, Program Manager at NYSERDA
_Dan Lance, Global Training Leader of Wind FIeld Operations at GE Energy Renewables
_Jennifer Pickering, Human Resources Business Partner at GLOBALFOUNDRIES
_Olya Prevo, Solar Energy Specialist & NABCEP Certified PV Installer (TM) at Alteris Renewables
_Phil White, Dean of School of Business & School of Engineering and Industrial Technologyes at Hudson Valley Community College
_Rich Porter, Department Chair of Business Technologies at Hudson Valley Community College
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Participants talked about their business in the Green Energy sector as well as their hiring needs and the skills they look for in applicants.

Job Requirements brought up:

_Solid foundation in Math & Science
_The ability to work successfully in a team
_The confidence to make decisions, but the discretion to know when to consult a supervisor
_Accountability: honesty & upfront w/ progress, questions & mistakes
_Competitive spirit to be the best