Labor Dept. Awards Additional $190 M For Green Jobs In Minority Targeted Neighborhoods
Department's 2010 investment in green jobs edges toward $440 million mark in 3 weeks WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced nearly $190 million in green jobs training grants, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants are designed to teach workers the skills required in emerging industries, including energy efficiency and renewable energy. This set of green grants is the third awarded in as many weeks by the U.S. Department of Labor. Less than a month into 2010, the department's investment in this growing area of the job marketplace is close to the $440 million mark. "These grants will help workers gain access to good jobs, while supporting the sort of statewide energy efficiency strategies that play a crucial role in building the green economy of the 21st century," said Secretary Solis. Thirty-four awards ranging from approximately $2 million to $6 million each are being made to state workforce investment boards in partnership with their state workforce agencies, local workforce investment boards or regional consortia of boards, and One-Stop Career Center delivery systems. Through the grant awards announced today, program participants will receive the technical and occupational skills necessary to obtain industry recognized credentials. These grants are designed to achieve the following goals: Today's grants are part of a larger Recovery Act initiative — totaling $500 million — to fund workforce development projects that promote economic growth by preparing workers for careers in the energy efficiency industries. For a full listing of the grants and project descriptions, visit http://www.doleta.gov/pdf/SESP_Summaries.pdf. To view a video by Secretary Solis, visithttp://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/energysector/. To find out more about job training opportunities available through the Department of Labor, call the National Contact Center's toll-free helpline at: 866-4-USA-DOL (487-2365) or TTY 877-889-5627. State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants Grant Recipient State AUTO- IMPACTED COUNTIES SERVED Award AMOUNT PARTICIPANTS Served Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Alabama Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Lowndes, Butler, Madison, Limestone and Marshall $6,000,000 Veterans, at-risk youth, ex-offenders, dislocated workers, incumbent workers, low-income workers and disadvantaged individuals Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Alaska N/A $3,600,000 Minorities, recipients of public assistance, veterans, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, unemployed and underemployed individuals, dislocated workers, out-of-school youth and incumbent workers Arizona Department of Economic Security Arizona N/A $5,000,000 Dislocated workers, underemployed workers, veterans, incumbent workers, at-risk youth, individuals with criminal records and individuals with disabilities Arkansas Workforce Investment Board/Department of Workforce Services Arkansas Cleburne, Desha, Greene and Logan $4,866,479 High school dropouts, offenders, unemployed workers, and other disadvantaged, at-risk individuals State of California Employment Development Department California Alameda and Los Angeles $6,000,000 Dislocated workers, veterans, unemployed and underemployed workers, low-income youth and adults, new workforce entrants, individuals with disabilities and individuals with criminal records Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Colorado N/A $5,998,050 Older workers, dislocated workers, incumbent workers, veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients, dislocated workers and ex-offenders Connecticut Employment and Training Commission Connecticut N/A $3,360, 000 Incumbent workers, unemployed workers, veterans, at-risk youth, ex-offenders, underrepresented ethnic minorities and recent immigrants Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Hawaii N/A $6,000,000 Incumbent workers, low-income/low-skilled individuals, disadvantaged persons with limited English proficiency, people with disabilities and veterans Idaho Department of Labor Idaho N/A $5,991,184 Veterans, dislocated workers, low-skill adults and youth, and other targeted populations Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Illinois Boone, Cook and McLean $6,000,000 Low-skilled individuals, new labor market entrants, dislocated workers, incumbent workers, underemployed individuals, veterans, minority contractors, disadvantaged adults and youth, individuals with disabilities and individuals with criminal records Indiana Department of Workforce Development Indiana 45 counties – for a list, seehttp://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/Amend-01-SGA-DFA-PY-08-20.pdf $6,000,000 Incumbent and dislocated workers, unemployed workers, adults with barrier to employment, and out-of-school youth Iowa Workforce Development Iowa Cass, Chickasaw, Fremont, Howard, Iowa, Louisa, Plymouth, Poweshiek, Union and Wright $5,997,000 Dislocated workers, unemployed individuals and incumbent workers Kansas Department of Commerce Kansas Allen $5,999, 890 Dislocated workers, incumbent workers, veterans, older youth, former prisoners and individuals seeking career pathways out of poverty Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Kentucky Cumberland, Fulton, Hopkins, Pulaski and Trigg $4,740,457 Dislocated workers, unemployed individuals, out-of-school youth and veterans Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Maryland N/A $5,793,183 Incumbent and dislocated workers, veterans and reservists, low-wage workers and individuals with criminal records Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Massachusetts N/A $5,973,657 Unemployed, underemployed and incumbent workers Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, & Economic Growth Michigan Midland, Saginaw, Genesee, Bay, Roscommon, Losco, Livingston, Monroe, Wayne, Clair, Macomb and Oakland $5,819,999 Dislocated workers and incumbent workers Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Minnesota Clearwater and Ramsey $6,000,000 Unemployed workers, incumbent workers, individuals with limited English proficiency, low-income individuals, individuals with disabilities, individuals with criminal records, high school dropouts, youth, dislocated workers, veterans and minority populations Missouri Division of Workforce Development Missouri St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Lincoln County, Clay County and Randolph County $6,000,000 Veterans and active duty military personnel, incumbent workers and unemployed workers Nebraska Department of Labor Nebraska Dawson $4,839,511 Workers impacted by energy policy, incumbent workers, veterans, unemployed individuals, at-risk youth and individuals with criminal records Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Nevada N/A $6,000,000 Dislocated workers, individuals with criminal records, individuals with disabilities, individuals who are homeless, veterans, former foster youth, young pregnant and single mothers, individuals receiving public assistance and other low-income individuals New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development New Jersey Middlesex and Union $6,000,000 Out-of school youth, adults with limited basic skills, individuals with criminal histories and individuals with disabilities New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions New Mexico N/A $5,999,989 Incumbent workers, unemployed workers, women, veterans, military spouses and high school dropouts North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Development North Carolina Scotland $5,976,512 Unemployed workers, military spouses, veterans, at-risk youth, individuals with criminal records, farmers, and migrant and seasonal workers State of Ohio Ohio 44 counties – for a list seehttp://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/Amend-01-SGA-DFA-PY-08-20.pdf $6,000,000 Dislocated workers, veterans, women, minorities and Appalachian residents State of Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma and Marshall
US Department of Labor announces nearly $190 million in State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants for green jobs
