Janell Hills, Dr.

Director of Workforce Programs
IREC

Dr. Janell Hills of Houston, TX is the Director of Workforce Programs at Interstate Renewable Energy Council. IREC builds the foundation for rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency to benefit people, the economy, and our planet.

Prior to joining IREC, Dr. Hills spent 15 years in higher education with 12 years of grant administration, development, implementation, and management. Dr. Hills has developed work-based learning and registered apprenticeship programs for innovative occupations such as pharmacy technician and information technology in partnership with CVS Health, JP Morgan Chase, IBM, Lockheed Martin, and other fortune 500 companies. Dr. Hills joined IREC to support the growth of a highly trained and inclusive clean energy workforce that empowers individuals and communities.

Dr. Hills is an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about workforce equity. She enjoys working to develop workforce opportunities for underrepresented populations that provide economic equity.

Presentation(s):

• Pathway to One Million Workers: Tools for Scaling Workforce Growth

  Tuesday, September 20, 2022
  9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

• Clean Energy Workforce Alliance: A Collaborative Approach to Workforce Challenges

  Wednesday, September 21, 2022
  4:00 PM – 4:30 PM