The demand for energy-efficient buildings continues to grow as consumers realize the benefits of more affordable, efficient, resilient, and healthy buildings. Capitalizing on this demand will be key to the United States’ goal of achieving net-zero no later than 2050. To carry out a just transition, the U.S. will require a robust workforce that integrates building science and energy-efficiency knowledge into their standard practice. During this session, visionary practitioners will provide their perspectives on what it will take to drive a pipeline of skilled workers to build back America, whilst addressing the potential misalignment between job gains and losses, brought forward by the energy transition.