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WHYMAKER NYS Clean Energy Educator Institute - Long Island
WhyMaker is proud to have the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the sponsor for our series of Clean Energy Educator Institutes.

WHYMAKER NYS Clean Energy Educator Institute - Albany
WhyMaker is proud to have the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the sponsor for our series of Clean Energy Educator Institutes.

Offshore Wind Ready for New Jersey Businesses
Offshore Wind Ready is a one-day program designed for New Jersey businesses who want to learn about business opportunities in offshore wind.

Offshore Wind 101
Offshore Wind 101 is a half-hour webinar designed for businesses that are seeking an introduction to the offshore wind industry.

Foundation 2 Blade Boston
Register for a free, three-day offshore wind training designed for underrepresented Massachusetts companies.

Foundation 2 Blade: Maryland
Foundation 2 Blade is a training program for individuals who want to learn how to take advantage of business opportunities in offshore wind.

Vineyard Wind engaging fishermen in offshore construction work
Offshore wind power developers Vineyard Wind have spent about $5 million since 2019 to hire more than 30 southern New England fishing vessels to support various stages of the 800-megawatt turbine project, company officials said this week.

Philly Shipyard lays keel for third maritime academy training vessel
TOTE Services LLC and Philly Shipyard Inc. held a keel laying ceremony Monday for the third of five new purpose-built, state-of-the-art training vessels for state maritime academies.

Massachusetts eyes 3.6GW offshore solicitation
The state of Massachusetts has filed for approval its fourth and largest offshore wind solicitation to date, to procure up to 3600MW of energy.

NJ launches second offshore transmission solicitation
New Jersey has officially launched its second State Agreement Approach (SAA) to bring power from offshore wind projects ashore.

Ørsted Announces Offshore Wind Farm Technician Job Readiness Program
Ørsted, the U.S. offshore wind energy leader, today (May 2) announced the launch of Wind Power Ready, its wind farm technician job readiness program, at Carnegie Library in Atlantic City. The first-of-its kind program will partner with local organizations near Ørsted's developing offshore wind facilities throughout the country to provide a pathway for individuals from underserved communities to start a well-paid and permanent career in clean energy.

Empire Wind and Beacon Wind Announce GENext, Cradle-to-Career Initiative to Promote Offshore Wind Education and Regional Training Opportunities in New York
The Empire and Beacon Wind projects, which are being built as part of a 50-50 strategic partnership between Equinor and bp, have announced the creation of its GENext initiative. This initiative is a comprehensive program to open pathways to career opportunities for the current and next generation of workers on Long Island and in the Capital Region and New York City.

New York State to open first certified offshore wind training school on Staten Island
The nascent offshore wind industry has begun to make a footprint in New York, and with seemingly unbounded potential to grow into a major source of jobs and energy, the burgeoning field is again setting its sights on Staten Island.

NJEDA announces funding to further offshore wind-related training
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced two agreements with schools in Camden County April 21 to establish sub-arc welding programs.

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