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Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative - Appalachian Regional Commission Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative ARC Announces AWWI Awards ARC and partners announced five grant awards for the Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative (AWWI), a partnership to invest $1 million in education and training for advanced technical workers in Appalachia.
The Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative (AWWI) is a partnership between ARC and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to increase education and training for advanced technical workers in Appalachia.
Launched in 2020, AWWI supports training facilities and programs to develop and implement specialized curricula and learning modules in welding and other advanced manufacturing skills such as robotics and process control. This investment will prepare workers for in-demand jobs in the Region’s growing automotive, aerospace, aviation, and petrochemical industries.
According to DOE, “petrochemical manufacturing currently in development in Appalachia is projected to attract between $16 billion and $20 billion in capital investment, and create more than 9,800 jobs directly and indirectly in Appalachia by 2025.
” In September 2020, ARC issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) via AWWI to: Create a pipeline of qualified workers who can apply the latest high-temperature materials, manufacturing processes and service/repair techniques developed in DOE’s High Performance Materials program for use in the nation’s power generation infrastructure; Design and implement comprehensive training programs in advanced manufacturing for careers in the energy, automotive, aerospace, aviation and petrochemical industries; Enroll displaced workers, new entrants to the workforce, incumbent workers and individuals recovering from substance abuse disorders (for example, opioids, methamphetamine, heroin and other substances) into the programs; Align and integrate workforce development activities with existing state, regional and community economic development strategies as well as ARC’s current Strategic Investment Plan; and Specify the number of individuals anticipated to be served by the proposed training and include a system to track how many obtain new employment or enhance their current employment.
For questions about this initiative, please email advancedwelding@arc. gov . AWWI Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) Programs Department of Energy High-Performance Materials Programs The Appalachian Energy and Petrochemical Renaissance ARC’s Investment Priorities for Appalachia Match Requirements for ARC Grants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Training facilities and programs within the Appalachian region. Potential for collaboration with entities outside the region if the primary impact is within Appalachia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative (AWWI) is funded by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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