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Offshore Wind Workforce Readiness

Administrating Agency

Office of Technology Transitions, Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO)

Apprenticeship Funding

Apprenticeship Possible

Target Customer

Underserved populations

Purpose

WETO is looking to support education and training programs that offer (a) apprenticeship readiness programs, (b) registered apprenticeship programs, or (c) maritime/mariner programs, with particular attention to programs that support underserved communities.

Eligible to Access Funding

  • Local or state governments;
  • Indian tribes;
  • Workforce boards;
  • Institutions of higher education (especially Minority Serving Institutions);
  • Organized labor, including union training programs;
  • Apprenticeship readiness programs
  • Trade schools;
  • Manufacturing associations;
  • Industry;
  • Community based organizations; or
  • Other education and training providers that further education and training programs as they relate to the deployment of offshore wind.
PY 2023-2024 Federal Funds $1,900,000