What do an auto mechanic, a college student, and a construction worker have in common? Green jobs. Millions of federal stimulus and state dollars are being invested to develop a clean energy workforce.Demand is growing for employees who have skills in the clean technology arenas including energy efficiency, water efficiency, renewable energy and clean transportation.
From hands-on jobs such as installing solar panels and maintaining electric vehicles to computer programming and researching fuel cell technologies, the American job landscape is poised to grow a low-carbon, clean energy economy.
Almost $75 million will be invested in the Clean Energy Workforce Training Program to create a well-trained workforce capable of filling the jobs necessary to promote renewable energy development, climate change strategies, vehicle fuel technology and green buildings.
Statewide partnerships of state agencies, educational institutions, local workforce investment boards, community organizations and professional traininers are moving forward to deliver 21st century training programs for workers with all levels of experience.
This collaborative effort combines funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the State Energy Program (SEP), the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program established by AB 117, Workforce Investment Act Governor's Discretionary funds, and private and local funds to create what's believed to be the nation's largest green job workforce development program.
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