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Welcome to the 2024 Oregon Solar + Storage Conference!  
We are excited to have you join us this year.
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Tuesday, October 22
 

7:30am PDT

Continental breakfast
Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Start your day with bagels, pastries, yogurt parfait and vegan potatoes. And coffee!  
Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Belmont Foyer

7:30am PDT

Networking in Expo Hall
Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Visit exhibitors and network with your peers.
Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Belmont AB

7:30am PDT

Registration
Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Register anytime during the day butwe start at 8:00am
Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Belmont Foyer

9:00am PDT

FALL Pervention
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
(1) NABCEP CEU PENDING APPROVAL

Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Doug Biron

Doug Biron

Fall Protection Specialist, 3M
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Windsor AB

9:00am PDT

Welcome to Contractors at the Oregon Solar + Storage Conference
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:00am - 10:50am PDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Jeni Hall

Jeni Hall

Solar Project Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon
Jeni Hall is a project manager with the Energy Trust of Oregon solar program where her work focuses on maintaining a strong and sustainable solar trade ally contractor network across Oregon. As the technical lead she is responsible for the programs solar ready program, solar installation... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:00am - 10:50am PDT
Belmont C

10:00am PDT

Oregon-Specific 2023 NEC and Fire Code Requirements for Energy Storage Systems
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Sean White

Sean White

Solar Energy Professor & Consultant
Sean White has been teaching solar and energy storage classes full time for 15 years. He speaks at conferences and teaches workshops on codes, standards and the fundamentals. Sean has taught in the USA, China, India, Italy, Seychelles, Philippines, Mongolia, Africa, UAE, Oman, Qatar... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Windsor AB
  Technical

11:00am PDT

Workforce Development Update
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Acknowledgement of those who helped us this year. Hear about the primary workforce development projects we completed this year, the funding we secured to encourage the workforce pipeline and help fund the training that contractors’ do, and what we have planned for next year.  Overview of funding specific for employers.  

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Belmont C

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Lunch is served in both the Belmont and Windsor foyers.
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Belmont Foyer

12:00pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Visit exhibitors and network with your peers.
Tuesday October 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Belmont AB

1:00pm PDT

Solar Career Expo Welcome: Program Overview
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:10pm PDT

Solar Career Expo at OSSC will take place as a featured part of the Energy Trust of Oregon Contractor Day at the Oregon Solar + Storage Conference. The event will commence with a Keynote Delivery (TBA) and be followed by various presentations that will include resources for job seekers and providers.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:10pm PDT
Belmont C

1:00pm PDT

2023 NEC and Oregon-Specific Requirements for PV Systems
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Sean White

Sean White

Solar Energy Professor & Consultant
Sean White has been teaching solar and energy storage classes full time for 15 years. He speaks at conferences and teaches workshops on codes, standards and the fundamentals. Sean has taught in the USA, China, India, Italy, Seychelles, Philippines, Mongolia, Africa, UAE, Oman, Qatar... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Windsor AB
  Technical

1:10pm PDT

LRT Apprenticeship Program
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:10pm - 1:50pm PDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:10pm - 1:50pm PDT
Belmont C

2:00pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Belmont AB

2:00pm PDT

Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Training Program Panel: What We Do for Solar Contractors & Pre-Apprentices
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Noah Kone

Noah Kone

Green Workforce Partnerships Manager, Constructing Hope
Noah is a creative strategist with 8 years of experience developing, implementing and managing strategic partnerships for tech startups, influencers and professional sports organizations. Facilitated brand partnerships between Fortune 500 companies and NBA athletes leading to digital... Read More →
avatar for Nami Bigos

Nami Bigos

Deputy Director, Oregon Tradeswomen
Nami brings over 15 years of non-profit management experience to the OTW’s team, with a focus on fundraising, communications, and operations. Nami fell in love with event coordination because she likes seeing people enjoy the experience, and has always been driven to make a difference... Read More →
avatar for Zoe Stansbury

Zoe Stansbury

Training Manager, Oregon Tradeswomen
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Belmont C

3:00pm PDT

How to Highlight Your Experience on Your Resume to be Compelling for Solar Companies
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Gain insights to make your skills and experience stand out to potential employers on your resume.
Speakers
avatar for Ursala Garbrecht

Ursala Garbrecht

Founder, Resume Horse
Using a collaborative approach, I will help you uncover and articulate your unique strengths to motivate potential employers to call you. I’m energized by identifying what sets you apart from other applicants, and I enjoy helping you highlight your accomplishments and relevant experience... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C

3:45pm PDT

Accessing Resources: OSSIA Benefits and Programs for Workers
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Dr. Michelle Maher is a Program Director for OSSIA and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator, legislative author, activist, and international public speaker. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University. Dr. Maher taught undergraduate and graduate DEI coursework from 1994-2019. She is currently a DEI Workforce Development Programs Director at OSSIA/OSEEF and the Administrator of the LRT Apprenticeship Program. Dr. Maher carries the torch of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in sustainable, social and environmental justice work in whatever she does.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Belmont C

4:15pm PDT

Solar Career Expo Closing Remarks
Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
Belmont C

5:00pm PDT

Networking & Happy Hour
Tuesday October 22, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Join us at Lazy Days Brewing, located less than a mile from the Crowne Plaza Hotel, for networking and non-hosted food and beverages. A percentage of your purchases at Lazy Days Brewing this night will go to the Oregon Solar Energy Education Foundation
Tuesday October 22, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Lazy Days Brewing 2326 North Flint Ave, Portland, OR 97227
 
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