Paul Douglas

Paul Douglas and The JPI Group are addressing workforce challenges in the utility and energy sectors through innovative strategies and solutions. With over 20 years of experience in workforce strategy, Paul and JPI leverage workforce development planning and labor analytics to build high-performing project teams that execute critical initiatives amidst a nationwide labor shortage. Paul and JPI focus on supporting utility and energy projects across energy efficiency, electric vehicles (EV), renewables, and transmission and distribution. By integrating tailored training and workforce development strategies, they ensure teams are equipped to deliver results while prioritizing local hiring, fostering community growth, and meeting complex project requirements. 

In addition to these efforts, Paul created Career Equity, a groundbreaking Workforce Development SaaS platform designed to infuse transparency, collaboration, and equity into workforce development processes. This platform empowers clients to optimize processes, improve workforce tracking, and ensure alignment with project goals, solving critical challenges in the utility and energy sectors. 

Driven by a commitment to equity and innovation, Paul and JPI are bridging labor gaps, creating higher-paying opportunities, and supporting underrepresented businesses—all while ensuring the success of critical utility and energy projects.