09/01/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Strong career pathways depend on clear entry points and progression routes that learners can actually navigate. As part of IREC's CAREER Pathways Activation Framework, the "A" stands for "Align Pathways": ensuring education and training programs equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and industry connections needed for successful clean energy careers.
Join IREC and four leading training organizations-Remote Energy, HVAC U, Energy Smart Academy, and Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD)-for a conversation about what high-quality workforce training looks like in practice. Panelists will share lessons learned on curriculum design, hands-on learning, industry partnerships, learner supports, credentials, and continuous improvement, while exploring how quality standards help align training with employer needs and create pathways to family-sustaining careers.