Per Scholas’s Diverse by Design Hosts ‘Unleashing the Power of Diversity in the Energy Sector’ Webinar

On October 17th, Per Scholas’s Diverse by Design hosted a webinar, Unleashing the Power of Diversity in the Energy Sector, which explored the role of digital literacy in preparing underrepresented communities for high-demand, technology-driven roles in the energy sector, particularly in response to policies like Justice40, which aims to deliver 40% of the benefits from climate and clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities.

The event was hosted by Per Scholas’s Senior Director of Diverse by Design, Omoanatse McCarthur, and included a discussion panel followed by a Q&A session. Panelists included Janet Pope, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility & Engagement for the US and Canada at Capgemini, Paul Douglas, President of The JPI Group, Antuan Cannon, Vice President of Talent Development and Innovation at Willdan Energy Solutions, and Tracey Woods, Manager of Business Supplier Diversity with Constellation Energy.

The panelists discussed a variety of topics, including the energy sector’s rapid transition towards renewable resources and innovative technologies, as well as the critical role of digital literacy in unlocking new career pathways. They examined how equipping underrepresented communities with digital skills is essential for creating an equitable workforce capable of thriving in the energy industry’s future. This not only fosters economic empowerment but also drives Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, ensuring that historically marginalized groups have access to meaningful, long-term careers in clean energy.