Oregon receives funding that will further its objectives for green tech educational offerings leading to trained and certified workers entering the renewable energy industry. OIT will collaborate with Worksystems, Inc., community colleges and industry to drive the internship program for Oregon’s energy stakeholders. …
… “The resources will be used to implement the Greening of Oregon’s Workforce project to develop local networks that will deliver training in green occupations. The State’s Green Jobs Council will be responsible for implementing the green jobs strategy which is mandated by Oregon State law, and will link to other state efforts, such as the Networks of Excellence that are emerging around green industries. Training will prepare workers for occupations in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, including occupations that have long-term demand, offer the potential for high wage, career pathway jobs, and support local sourcing and innovation. Program partners will develop new curricula, adapt existing curricula, and complete development of the Oregon Green Tech Certificate. ” …
Via Oregon Institute of Technology: |Renewable Energy Internships
The State of Oregon is focusing on education to create a foundation of green jobs. …
State of Oregon Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) and Training Grant (PDF): “Training will prepare workers for occupations in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, including occupations that have long-term demand, offer the potential for high wage, career pathway jobs, and support local sourcing and innovation. Program partners will develop new curricula, adapt existing curricula, and complete development of the Oregon Green Tech Certificate. ”
Worksystems, Inc. Green Job Training: “World-class local courses on Energy Efficiency through Technology are being brought to you by Worksystems, Inc. and the Oregon Training Network. ”
Governor Ted Kulongoski on Green Training Investment: “The state’s Green Jobs Council will be responsible for implementing the green jobs strategy, and will link to other state efforts that are emerging around green industries. ”