The Zero-Emission Vehicle Sustainable Equitable Employment Destination (ZEV SEED) Project, initiated by Community Resource Project, Inc. with funding from the California Energy Commission, aimed to address the acute shortage of skilled workers in California's ZEV sector. Targeting low-income and disadvantaged communities in Sacramento County, the project aimed to provide specialized training and job placement in clean mobility fields. Spanning from May 2022 to March 2024, the initiative delivered a tailored training program focused on the technology and maintenance of electric vehicles and the installation and diagnostics of electric vehicle chargers.
The program successfully graduated 71 individuals, enhancing their employability and understanding of electric vehicle technology. The ZEV SEED Project exemplifies the efficacy of targeted training programs in bridging the skills gap in the green economy, highlighting the need for continued and expanded efforts to meet the surging demand for electrification and clean energy skills.
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Luis Sanchez, Veronica Herrera, Angelina Rahimi, George Suarez
