Utah's State Energy Sector Partnership State Energy Sector Partnership

Overview:

In January 2010, Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) was awarded a $4.6 million State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) grant to develop the workforce force and create jobs for 1) Green Construction, 2) Alternative Fuels, 3) Energy Management/Efficiency and 4) Renewable Energy & Transmission in Utah.

This project will provide 1400 individuals including 300 Box Elder, Rich and Cache county residents with the skills required to work in emerging energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.  There will be a common core and occupation specific curriculum to address both technical and integrated skill sets.  Training will be provided through July 31, 2012.

This is a no-cost-to-participant, energy efficiency and renewable energy jobs training and placement program.  It prepares workers for careers in green construction, alternative fuels, energy management and renewable energy industries.

Upon completion of the program you will:

Energy Academy Locations and Training Specialization:
(Program offerings will expand across the state as curriculum is developed - check back for updates)

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