April 2024 – National Taskforce Meeting & Collaborative Kickoff Convening
Historic federal investments in infrastructure spell major economic opportunity for cities and states across the nation. One of the most promising avenues for job creation is the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, which presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring transformative economic growth to underserved communities.
Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA) National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI), states can access significant federal funding and resources to work toward ambitious EV adoption targets. Building out charging infrastructure is driving demand for skilled workers to fill well-paying jobs in assembly, installation, and maintenance of charging systems.
To help cities and states achieve the full promise of investments in EV charging, the National Governors Association (NGA) and the National League of Cities (NLC) partnered to launch the State and Local Collaborative to Support an Inclusive Workforce for the Electric Vehicle Charging Sector (EV Workforce Collaborative) led by a taskforce of leaders spanning the EV adoption continuum.
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