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9:00am PDT
Energy Trust Program Updates & Market Intelligence
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:25am PDT
Speakers 
Project Manager - Renewable Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon
Shannon Wall started her position at Energy Trust managing the Trade Ally Network in August 2024. Prior to this role, Shannon worked with Energy Trust's Existing Buildings Program and as a project manager for a couple solar installation companies in Idaho and Oregon. She has an educational...
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Associate Account Manager - Renewable Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon
Nikita Chan is an Associate Account Manager working with Energy Trust's Solar + Storage Program. She collaborates closely with Energy Trust’s solar + storage trade allies and provides support to the Solar team. She brings relationship building expertise from various roles and has...
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Account Manager - Renewable Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon
Kyle Holmes is an Account Manager working with Energy Trust of Oregon’s Solar Program. He works with Energy Trust’s solar trade allies and supports the larger Energy Trust Solar team. Kyle came to the Solar program from Energy Trust of Oregon’s Home Retrofit program in energy...
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Owner, Energy Assurance Company
Energy Assurance Company LLCServing the Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal and Energy Storage Industries with Inspection Services, Code and Program Development, and Installer, Designer, & Consumer Education since 2006We work with Incentive Programs, Financing Partners, Code Agencies...
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Sr. Program Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon
Zach Sippel is a Senior Program Manager at Energy Trust of Oregon where he leads the Solar for All program. His expertise spans construction management and installation across Minnesota, Colorado, and Oregon with projects ranging from custom residential solar pergolas to utility-scale...
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Program Manager - Renewables, Energy Trust of Oregon
Lori has worked at Energy Trust since 2023, taking on roles with solar trade ally management, consumer protection, financing, and solar for all. Prior to working at Energy Trust, she worked on renewable energy procurement for a large corporation. She has an MBA in Sustainable Business...
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Since 2002, Energy Trust has been helping people in
Oregon and Southwest Washington live better through energy savings and clean energy solutions. As a
nonprofit funded through customer utility bills, we don’t answer to shareholders or make decisions based on the bottom line. O...
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:25am
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Belmont C
9:25am PDT
Technical Design & Installation Best Practices
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:25am - 9:40am PDT
Speakers
Owner, Energy Assurance Company
Energy Assurance Company LLCServing the Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal and Energy Storage Industries with Inspection Services, Code and Program Development, and Installer, Designer, & Consumer Education since 2006We work with Incentive Programs, Financing Partners, Code Agencies...
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:25am - 9:40am
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Belmont C
9:45am PDT
10:30am PDT
Solar for All Updates
Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am PDT
Speakers
Sr. Program Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon
Zach Sippel is a Senior Program Manager at Energy Trust of Oregon where he leads the Solar for All program. His expertise spans construction management and installation across Minnesota, Colorado, and Oregon with projects ranging from custom residential solar pergolas to utility-scale...
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am
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Belmont C
10:45am PDT
Smart-E Solar + Storage Financing
Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Speakers
Program Manager - Renewables, Energy Trust of Oregon
Lori has worked at Energy Trust since 2023, taking on roles with solar trade ally management, consumer protection, financing, and solar for all. Prior to working at Energy Trust, she worked on renewable energy procurement for a large corporation. She has an MBA in Sustainable Business...
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am
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Belmont C
11:00am PDT
11:30am PDT
1:00pm PDT
1:05pm PDT
Tips for Creating an Effective Resume
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:05pm - 1:20pm PDT
Speakers 
Resume Writer & Job Search Coach, Resume Horse
Ursala Garbrecht, Founder of
Resume Horse, helps you uncover and articulate your unique strengths to potential employers to set you apart from the competition. With 15+ years of coaching experience and 10+ years in career services focused on resume writing, she is known for her collaborative approach that helps ensure the authent...
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:05pm - 1:20pm
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Belmont C
1:20pm PDT
How Can OSSIA Help Your Business Find New Talent
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:20pm - 2:00pm PDT
Speakers 
Program Director, OSSIA
Shakunda is a Midwesterner through and through. She moved to Portland in 2021 and started working in Tech. She worked for Alchemy Code Lab as the Career Development Director. While there, she focused strongly on promoting safety, collaboration, and an efficient culture, which led...
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:20pm - 2:00pm
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Belmont C
2:00pm PDT
What is the LRT Program and How Can my Company Get an Apprentice?
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Speakers 
Program Manager / LRT Apprenticeship Administrator, OSSIA / OSEEF
Erin is not only a seasoned project manager but also an expert cat herder, boasting a wealth of experience across government, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors. Whether she's spearheading complex projects, refining processes, or rallying teams toward a shared objective, Erin is the...
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Belmont C
3:15pm PDT
OSSIA Programs and Benefits for Solar Workers
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Speakers
Program Director, OSSIA
Shakunda is a Midwesterner through and through. She moved to Portland in 2021 and started working in Tech. She worked for Alchemy Code Lab as the Career Development Director. While there, she focused strongly on promoting safety, collaboration, and an efficient culture, which led...
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Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm
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Belmont C
3:45pm PDT
How OSSIA Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Can Help Find New Workers
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Moderators
Program Director, OSSIA
Shakunda is a Midwesterner through and through. She moved to Portland in 2021 and started working in Tech. She worked for Alchemy Code Lab as the Career Development Director. While there, she focused strongly on promoting safety, collaboration, and an efficient culture, which led...
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Workforce, Urban League of Portland
Trent is a passionate and dedicated individual who will always do the best job possible for his clients. He prides himself on being a team player while also being capable of working on my own. His objective is to continue providing services to individuals with behavioral problems...
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Executive Director, Portland Workforce Alliance
Susan Nielsen is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Portland Workforce Alliance, which works with employers, postsecondary partners, and high schools to create and facilitate career exploration and early workforce development for youth ages 14-24. PWA programs include career...
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Sr. Career Advisor & Retention Specialist, POIC Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Tonia Foster: Dedicated POIC Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Senior Career Advisor & Retention Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Tonia excels in guiding aspiring construction professionals, ensuring their success through comprehensive training programs...
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Career Services Manager, Portland Youth Builders
Danny Van Voorhis, Career Services Manager at Portland YouthBuilders, has more than fifteen years of experience working with diverse populations of disadvantaged youth in the classroom and with placement and retention support, including positions at PYB and New Avenues for Youth...
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Senior Project Manager-Clean Energy Sector, Worksystems, Inc
Clean Energy Sector lead at the Workforce Investment Board for the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and Washington County. Supporting the success of clean energy-related businesses by connecting them to the services of the public workforce development system
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm
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