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Key Findings

To improve the pipeline of trained energy-sector workers in West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania, area leaders should

1. implement deep, enduring partnerships between employers and educational institutions for developing curricula, providing equipment, conducting alignment assessments, and offering on-the-job experiences for students
2. provide bridge services to support social services and counseling
3. provide comprehensive training opportunities and degree-bearing courses, integrating technical training with work readiness and basic skills
4. improve awareness of energy-sector education, training, and employment opportunities
5. prioritize recruitment and retention of quality instructors
6. address geographic constraints on students.