ATLANTA — Two Atlanta educational institutions are among the first community colleges, trade unions and union training programs to win federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The funding — which comes from the 2021 Infrastructure Law — will be used to expand the Industrial Assessment Center Program and create new Building Training and Assessment Centers.
Overseen by the DOE, the two programs aim to:
- Provide hands-on learning opportunities to university students and union apprentices who are pursuing careers in the energy field.
- Provide free energy assessments to the nation’s small and medium-sized manufacturers so they can reduce energy costs and increase productivity.
The Biden Administration said the latest round of funding will help the nation reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase access to high-quality green jobs, “with a focus on pathways to quality careers that do not require a four-year degree.”
BTACs are located at universities while IAC Programs are hosted by community colleges and trade unions.
The DOE announced earlier this month that the programs will be expanded into the following two Atlanta institutions:
Atlanta Technical College
Location: Atlanta
DOE Award Amount: $2 million
Awardee Cost Share: $0
Project description:
The IAC and Clean Energy Technicians Training Initiative (CETTI) at Atlanta Technical College will use hands-on training to address the growing demand for skilled clean energy professionals. The project embodies a comprehensive approach to workforce development and community advancement and will develop multiple training pathways, including an Energy Efficiency Assessment/Auditing program and an associate degree in clean energy technology—the latter of which will be the first such degree offered in the technical college system of Georgia. The project will engage with regional IACs, local businesses, nonprofits, Chambers of Commerce, and labor unions to foster community collaborations, serve manufacturers with…
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