Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Workforce Training

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Owner is seeking proposals to advance the goals of the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) by developing a workforce equipped to perform jobs in energy efficiency and clean technology, including training workers with skills and credentials to design, manufacture, specify, sell/distribute, install, operate, maintain, repair, audit, and inspect clean energy technology and systems. he primary purpose of OJT funding is to train new hires for entry - level work. An individual's skills are assessed (with the assistance of NYSDOL's Business Services or Apprenticeship Representatives (BSR), as described below) prior to employment, and the gap between their skills and those required to perform the full job duties is identified. Working with the NYSDOL, a training plan is developed to address skill gaps. OJT, for the purposes of this solicitation, must teach the trainee occupational skills (skills that apply to the specific job the trainee is entering, such as conducting an audit, installing insulation, smart grid technologies, heat pumps, etc.).

New York Power Authority

Seeking a NYS based training providers (such as technical high schools, community colleges, universities, trade associations, manufacturers, and others) who can collaborate to develop technical training opportunities, hands-on experience, paid internships and full-time jobs for people entering the clean energy workforce.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Through this funding opportunity, and in working with labor organizations and registered pre-apprenticeship programs across the State, the State Energy Research and Development Authority seeks to grow a diverse, equitable, and inclusive pipeline of skilled talent for the clean energy labor market. Projects funded through this solicitation are intended to create and/or expand the capacity of Direct Entry Pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs as a pathway to high-quality, family supporting jobs. Eligible initiatives must include clean energy technical training in target areas (developing new or expanding existing clean energy training capacity) and hands-on experience for pre-apprentices, apprentices, and/or journey workers, ensuring they have the skills and qualifications required to meet the demands of a clean energy economy.