Electrification Workforce Network

Who We Are

The Electrification Workforce Network (EWN) is a Denver regional coalition connecting employers, education and training providers, labor unions, public agencies, and community partners to increase equitable access to quality jobs in beneficial electrification.

What We Do:

We believe there’s no wrong door into a trades career. That’s really why we started this network: to open more of those doors. Through collaboration, we’re connecting the dots between employers, educators, and community groups. In the end, our goal is to make this industry easier to navigate—so that access and opportunity reach every corner of Colorado.

Key Focus Areas:

• Build diverse pathways into electrification careers
• Connect stakeholders across sectors
• Share knowledge and resources through events and webinars

The Electrification Workforce Network (EWN) is a regional coalition with a mission and vision to foster collaboration between industry stakeholders in order to increase equitable access to quality jobs in beneficial electrification. Since its formation, EWN has continued to expand, welcoming organizations that are committed to building a strong, equitable, and sustainable electrification workforce in Colorado. You can explore the full list of participating organizations on the Partners and Members page.

Our Purpose

The Electrification Workforce Network exists to:

• Strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers needed to meet Colorado’s electrification and climate goals.
• Align training, job placement, and employer needs across the workforce ecosystem.
• Prioritize equity and job quality, ensuring opportunities are accessible, supportive, and representative of the communities they serve.
• Accelerate collaboration between public agencies, community organizations, labor partners, educators, and employers.

EWN brings these efforts together under one coordinated network, so Colorado can build the workforce needed for a clean, electrified future.

Who We Serve

The Electrification Workforce Network (EWN) was created to support the people and communities most impacted by Colorado’s transition to beneficial electrification. Our work centers on strengthening the talent pipeline, improving job access, and ensuring that underrepresented workers have real opportunities to thrive in high-quality electrification careers.

What is Beneficial Electrification?

Beneficial electrification involves reducing direct fossil fuel use in a way that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and keeps costs as low as possible. Upgrading to beneficial electrification technologies improves community infrastructure and creates quality jobs. Because of unprecedented investment in beneficial electrification in Colorado, these jobs are in high demand.

Our History 

The Electrification Workforce Network (EWN) was formed to address the growing demand for skilled workers in beneficial electrification and energy efficiency across the Denver region. Through a six-month planning process involving City and County of Denver’s Climate Action Office (CASR) and Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy, a collaborative structure was established to strengthen workforce pathways, starting with electricians. Today, EWN continues to grow as a regional coalition focused on workforce coordination and industry engagement.

What We Do

The Electrification Workforce Network (EWN) connects people, organizations, and resources to grow an equitable and sustainable electrification workforce. We provide multiple opportunities for engagement, learning, and collaboration.

Explore our key activities:

• Events – Quarterly gatherings including resource fairs, hiring events, networking opportunities, and more.
• Webinars – Bi-monthly sessions highlighting employers, programs, and beneficial electrification topics.
• Newsletter – Updates, resources, and announcements from across the Network.