Sec. 2103. National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce
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st Century Workforce The Secretary shall establish a nationwide advisory board, to be known as the National Center of Excellence for the 21 , to foster strategic vision, guidance, and networks for the energy industry. st Century Workforce Advisory Board The members of the Board shall consist of energy sector stakeholders, including— representatives of relevant industries; experts in labor, economics, and workforce development; representatives of States and units of local government; representatives of elementary and secondary education and postsecondary education; and representatives of labor organizations.
The purposes of the Board are— to support and develop training and science education programs that— meet the industry and labor needs of the energy and advanced manufacturing sectors; and provide opportunities for students to become qualified for placement in traditional and clean energy sector jobs; to align apprenticeship programs and industry certifications to further develop succession planning in the energy sector; to integrate educational standards to develop foundational skills for elementary and secondary education and postsecondary education to create a pipeline between education and career; and to support the replication of existing model energy curricula, particularly in new and emerging technologies, that lead to industry-wide credentials.