“April, this is a belated thank you for all of the work you are putting into these SkillSync calls and follow up notes. These are very much a state of the state of EE and I appreciate your bringing all of this expertise together. This information is valuable to us and will hopefully encourage collaboration across the state. Many thanks and keep up the good work!”
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF) hosts quarterly workforce calls called SkillSync as part of its SkillStream project that offer Arkansas’ advanced energy employers and training institutions a platform to share workforce needs and opportunities, align training and career development practices, and collaborate with training providers, government agencies, and other partners to address industry workforce challenges.
These are sector-based and include calls for Energy Efficiency/HVAC/Controls and Renewable Energy. Call will include a brief economic overview by AAEF staff about the industry and interactive discussion about timely topics, such as:
Industry Career Exposure
Training Opportunities
Candidate Sourcing
Licensure/Code/IRA
Advocacy
Marketing/Awards
Funding
All are welcome and we encourage you to share the invites. Your contributions are invaluable in ensuring that our four hours per year of collaboration effectively drive progress in workforce development across the industry. Additional sectors like manufacturing or construction are being considered; let us know if there’s a sector you would be interested in.
Upcoming Calls
Note: In place of Q4 2026 SkillSync calls for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency/HVAC, we will host an in-person session during the 2026 emPOWER Arkansas Conference & Expo. More details will be available later in 2026.
