About Mr. Auld

James Auld, J.D., serves as Director of External Training Initiatives for NextEra Energy and Florida Power & Light. Primary duties include external workforce development initiatives. James works closely with colleges and universities to ensure a robust pipeline of well-educated and highly skilled energy professionals. James works with colleges to advance training programs and develop curriculum. James also collaborates with colleges and universities on grant initiatives. James was the 2015 recipient of the HI-TEC Industry Recognition Award.  HI-TEC is a National Science Foundation consortium of colleges across the nation committed to advanced technology education.  “The Industry Recognition Award recognizes key industry personnel for outstanding contributions to the promotion of technology education. Nominees for these awards must have had a demonstrated impact on technology education on both the local and national levels.”

James is committed to promoting workforce development programs and ensuring their
sustainability.