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The Clean Energy Partnership Workforce Initiative is a grant from the Governor's Energy Office of Maine that funds programs developing Maine's clean energy and energy efficiency workforce. The initiative addresses a documented workforce shortage in Maine's clean energy sector, which lags behind other New England states in per-capita clean energy employment.
Funded programs support training, workforce development, and creation of online platforms connecting workers to clean energy jobs. Partners include state agencies, community colleges, the University of Maine system, and labor organizations working toward Governor Mills' goal of 30,000 clean energy jobs in Maine by 2030.
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Clean Energy Partnership - Workforce Initiative | Maine Recovery & Jobs Plan Clean Energy Partnership - Workforce Initiative Clean Energy Partnership - Workforce Initiative Program webpage at the Department of Energy Resources (formerly Governor's Energy Office) Nationally, the clean energy sector has been adding jobs at a rate seventy percent faster than other economic sectors.
Careers spanning from electricians to HVAC technicians to engineers offer good-paying jobs for established workers seeking new opportunities and young people seeking careers. However, Maine needs additional skilled workers to fill these jobs and also lags behind other New England states in its number of clean energy jobs per capita.
Energy efficiency companies, of which there are more than 1,500 in Maine with 99 percent having fewer than 100 employees, along with other clean energy sectors, have long identified workforce scarcity as an obstacle for growth, which was exacerbated by the pandemic. The pandemic presented additional obstacles to clean energy companies in the state.
The Governor's Energy Office will launch the Clean Energy Partnership, an initiative focused on preparing more Maine people for jobs in growing clean energy and energy efficiency fields, providing avenues for business support, advancing innovation in the clean energy sector, and achieving Governor Mills' goal of 30,000 clean energy jobs in Maine by 2030.
The Partnership will convene state agencies, private-sector partners, Maine's community colleges, the University of Maine system, labor organizations, municipalities, and others to develop programs and tools to grow the clean energy workforce and support businesses in Maine.
The Clean Energy Workforce Initiative, through the Clean Energy Partnership, will provide funding for programs that advance clean energy workforce development and training. The initiative will also support the development of an online platform for promoting training opportunities and connecting workers to jobs in the sector. Efforts will be focused on supporting workers and businesses most affected by the pandemic.
Additionally, the Maine Department of Labor will receive $1. 5 million from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to expand existing and develop new apprenticeship opportunities for in-demand clean energy fields, with an emphasis on increasing apprenticeships among under-represented communities. The Clean Energy Partnership will also receive $2.
5 million to deliver fiscal relief and support Maine's vital clean energy small businesses in their recovery and growth following pandemic economic impacts. 12/5/23: Governor Mills Announces $1.
3 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants To Advance Innovative Clean Energy Businesses 11/28/23: Lincoln Welding Program Expansion Funded by Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan 12/1/2022: Clean Energy Partnership: 2022 Grant Awards 12/1/2022: Governor Mills Announces $5.
4 Million in Climate Investments to Protect Communities and Create Jobs 11/5/2022: Governor Mills: Cutting energy costs for Maine families, reducing our carbon emissions, and strengthening our clean energy workforce (Weekly Radio Address) 11/4/2021: Governor Mills Announces Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Initiatives to Cut Energy Costs for Maine Families, Reduce Carbon Emissions, and Strengthen Clean Energy Workforce Investments in Maine People & Communities
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations such as training providers; individuals not eligible (unless aligned via organization). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $4,000,000 total across programs. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Clean Energy Partnership – Workforce Initiative is funded by Governor’s Energy Office (Maine). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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