U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has predicted unemployment in the country could continue to increase, following a record 30 million people filing claims for unemployment as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down large parts of America’s economy.
Join industry experts as they discuss long-term workforce development strategies to best protect your company’s future.
In this event, we bring you Paula Glover, president and CEO, American Association of Blacks in Energy; Brandon Mabile, chairman, Construction Maintenance and Education Foundation; Erika Jefferson, president & founder, Black Women in Science and Engineering; and the San Jacinto College Center For Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology to discuss:
- The Current State of Play – Hear how companies are reacting to the pandemic and price volatility to understand what this means for future workforce demand and development.
- Employees Make the Company – Ensure the continued cultivation and retention of talent to realize the benefits of your bottom line and drive ultimate business productivity during challenging times.
- The Workforce of the Future – Gain a competitive edge and best prepare for the industry of tomorrow’s demands for the workforce of today.
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Speakers:
Paula Glover, President and CEO, American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Paula Glover is President and CEO for the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), a national energy trade association that represents all sectors of the energy industry. Mrs. Glover leads a 2000-member association with 40 chapters nationwide. The association’s focus is to represent the voice for African Americans and other minorities on energy policy, regulations, and environmental issues.
The association under Glover’s leadership has partnered with the US Department of Energy on its Minorities in Energy initiative as well as business development programming for minority entrepreneurs. She has also testified before Congress about the impact of policies on underserved communities. Glover has more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry, including 15 years in both electric and natural gas distribution companies where she has worked in government affairs, regulatory affairs and economic development.
Brandon Mabile, Chairman, Construction Maintenance and Education Foundation (CMEF)
Brandon Mabile currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Houston Chapter, Chairman of the Construction Maintenance and Education Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Free Enterprise Alliance, and is the past Chairman of Associated Builders and Contractors National Young Professionals.
He has participated on workforce development committees, panels, and task forces with NCCER, Houston Business Roundtable, The Greater Houston Partnership, East Harris County Manufacturers Association, and other associations. Mabile joined Performance Contractors in 2006 after studying communications and political science at Louisiana State University.
Erika Jefferson, Mid-Term Coordinator- Refining Supply & Optimization – BP, and President and Co-Founder of Black Women in Science & Engineering; President and Founder of Black Women in Science and Engineering
Erika Jefferson is a results-driven and highly accomplished Product Management and Business Development professional with solid qualifications in managing multiple large accounts and successfully developing strong client relationships.
Her current role at BP provides support for crude and feedstock and refinery operations for all three US refineries, evolving from cycle to cycle within the annual planning time frame, and ensuring that this evolution in terms of volumes, activities and gross margin impact is rolled up into the North America Supply Review Process with appropriate granularity. Jefferson is also the President and Founder of Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), bridging the leadership gap for Black Women in STEM.
Jeffrey Pearce, Coordinator for Education and Workforce, Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology at San Jacinto College
Jeffrey Pearce manages and supports career opportunities for graduating students of Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology at San Jacinto College (CPET) programs. He aids in recruiting quality students into the school's programs and guiding them from training to a career in industry.
He also serves on Advisory Committees for all CPET programs and supports faculty and staff with student engagement and enrichment programs.
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