Through its administration of the San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition (SDRCCC), CSE is helping train Louisianans for new careers installing and maintaining electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
The Guaranteeing Access to Underserved and Marginalized Populations by Building Employment Opportunities (GUMBO) program is a workforce development initiative that focuses on underserved communities.
It is sponsored by Louisiana Clean Fuels and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Vehicle Technologies Program Office.
SDRCCC is one of eight participating coalitions nationwide.
Impacts
A workforce development curriculum is currently being piloted in Louisiana (as of June 2025).
CSE hosted two listening sessions, and the insights gathered have informed the curriculum design (as of December 2025).
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
GUMBO’s aims to empower local educational institutions and community-based organizations to train electric vehicle charging equipment service workers.
CSE's Role
CSE is contributing to the program through community outreach, listening sessions with local groups and a regional needs assessment to support program goals.
Technologies
Key Partners
Louisiana Clean Fuels
