BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drive Clean Colorado - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Drive Clean Colorado REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T023439 CREATED:20260408T175152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T170544Z UID:18722-1781258400-1781276400@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:EV Workforce Symposium DESCRIPTION:EV Workforce Symposium\n \n \n \n \n \n Automotive Technicians | Charger Installation and Maintenance | First Responders \nDrive Clean Colorado is convening the EV Workforce Symposium on June 12\, 2026 at CDOT HQ in Denver. \nColorado leads in EV adoption – a distinction carrying heavy responsibility. Symposium attendees – state agency leaders\, workforce educators\, industry partners\, and student – gathered to make sure the workforce is ready with appropriate\, accessible\,  and leading-edge training programs. \nSponsored by Xcel Energy in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. \nThe event is free but space is limited and you must be registered to attend. Register here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EV WORKFORCE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome & Opening RemarksEmcee: Bonnie Trowbridge\, Executive Director\, Drive Clean Colorado \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Setting the stage for a day of action. \nColorado leads in EV adoption – a distinction carrying heavy responsibility. Symposium attendees – state agency leaders\, workforce educators\, industry partners\, and student – gathered to make sure the workforce is ready with appropriate\, accessible\, and leading-edge training programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel: The Workforce Behind the WheelModerated by Bonnie Trowbridge \nPanelists: \nMike Salisbury — Colorado Energy Office (Invited)Michael King — Colorado Dept. of TransportationMatt Goble — Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Three state agencies\, one shared mission. After a brief overview of the Colorado Climate Workforce Analysis & Plan each panelist will speak to what their agency is investing in\, what funding and programs are available now\, and what they need from the workforce community to make it work. \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear from the people driving state EV policy all in one room. Funding announcements will be made. Come with questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Round 1: Current State of AffairsParticipants self-select into one of three tracks \nTracks: \nAutomotive Technicians: EV diagnostics\, repair & maintenance workforce needs (led by A.J. Samora) \nInfrastructure/Chargers: Installation\, inspection & maintenance of EV supply equipment (led by Desiree Moore) \nFirst Responders: Emergency response protocols\, battery safety & incident management (led by Steve Trowbridge) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join a breakout group for a working conversation among your peers doing the work. \nAuto Tech: Who is training EV technicians in Colorado today? What certifications exist\, and where are the real capacity gaps? \nCharging & Electrical: What does EVSE installation and maintenance actually require? How are contractors\, utilities\, and apprenticeship programs adapting? \nFirst Responders: How prepared are Colorado departments right now? What does solid EV safety training look like\, and who is delivering it? \nCome ready to share what you are seeing on the ground. \n45 minutes | Tracks reconvene at 11:45 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking LunchStudents welcome and encouraged to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A great opportunity for cross-sector connections between industry\, educators\, agency partners\, and the next generation of EV workforce professionals. \n75 minutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Round 3: Priorities and Action PlanningTracks continue — building toward report-out \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Identify 2-3 concrete and actionable priorities your group will bring back to the full room. \nWho needs to be at the table? What is the timeline? What does DCC need to do to support you? \nAssign a spokesperson for report-out. \n45 minutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Group Report-OutAll tracks\, all together \nFacilitated by Bonnie Trowbridge.Closing remarks and next steps from DCC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Each track shares top priorities and action items. \nDCC will capture commitments and follow up in writing. \nThe goal: everyone leaves knowing what happens next and who is responsible for making it happen. \n30 minutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you for being part of building the workforce Colorado’s EV future demands. URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/ev-workforce-symposium/ LOCATION:Colorado Department of Transportation Headquarters\, 2829 W Howard Pl\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80204 CATEGORIES:Drive Clean Connection,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/Workforce-Symposium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T103000 DTSTAMP:20260429T023439 CREATED:20251216T053530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T053623Z UID:17697-1782379800-1782383400@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:June Coalition Conversation DESCRIPTION:Drive Clean Colorado’s June Coalition Conversation takes place on Thursday\, June 25\, from 9:30–10:30 AM. \nMidyear is a perfect moment to reflect on progress and look ahead\, and these monthly meet-ups offer just that. Coalition Conversations bring together folks from across the state who are working toward cleaner\, more sustainable transportation\, with time set aside each month to spotlight new DCC members and their initiatives. \nCome ready to listen\, share\, and connect during this relaxed and informative hour with peers who are moving the work forward. \nRegister now! URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/june-coalition-conversation/ LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition Conversation,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/6-7.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR