Biden Praises PG&E Job Training Program During Oakland Appearance
OAKLAND (CBS SF) - Vice President Joe Biden praised PG&E Friday for their work creating job training programs.
Biden's speech focused on the role the private sector can play in developing a skilled workforce and a variety of job skills.
PG&E has a program known as Power Pathway that is designed to do just that.
"This is one of the premiere programs in the country," said Biden.
"PowerPathway is a collaboration between local colleges, the public workforce development system, and unions to enlarge the talent pool of qualified candidates for entry-level opportunities," quotes PG&E.
The kudos came a day after PG&E was hit with a record $1.6 billion fine in connection with the deadly 2010 San Bruno explosion. The fine is more than ten times larger than the previous largest fine ever imposed by the California Public Utilities Commission.
The stop was part of a two-day public appearance and fundraising visit by Biden and his wife Jill.