Betony Jones

Guest Betony Jones, appointed by President Biden, discusses the US Department of Energy's strategy for creating a sustainable energy workforce. They talk about energy jobs, the focus on manufacturing and construction, the elements of high-quality jobs, and the importance of unions. They also cover talent shortage, frustrations of small businesses, discovering passion for climate change, the role of unions in the workplace, forming and empowering unions in the clean energy transition, and private sector investments in skilling for a sustainable workforce.

Betony Jones, nationally recognized expert in labor-climate issues, discusses the abundance of clean energy jobs and career opportunities, the obstacles to job growth in the clean energy sector, and the importance of framing climate solutions in a way that creates opportunities for workers, businesses, and investors.