Building Energy Workforce Capacity in Wyoming
GrantID: 10821
Grant Funding Amount Low: $30,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $160,000
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Grant Overview
Wyoming faces significant capacity gaps in its energy workforce, with a 30% shortage of skilled workers in the oil and gas sector. The state's energy industry, a major driver of its economy, requires a skilled workforce to maintain production levels. Developing vocational training programs in Wyoming is essential to equip local residents with the necessary skills, promoting economic diversification and reducing unemployment. Wyoming's Energy Workforce Training initiative targets these capacity gaps through hands-on training and industry partnerships. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate capacity to serve Wyoming's energy industry, with a focus on the 23 frontier counties where energy production is concentrated. Unlike neighboring Colorado, Wyoming requires demonstration of extreme rural delivery capacity due to its frontier county designation. The funding prioritizes projects that equip local residents with skills for the energy industry, promoting economic diversification and reducing unemployment. Applicants must show a clear understanding of Wyoming's energy industry workforce needs, including the role of drilling and extraction operations. The state's energy workforce training programs will be evaluated based on their ability to enhance workforce capacity, improve job readiness, and reduce unemployment. Wyoming's Department of Workforce Services will provide technical assistance to successful applicants to ensure effective implementation. Key considerations include the state's rural infrastructure, the need for mobile training units, and the importance of industry partnerships. Wyoming's energy workforce training programs must be designed to meet the unique needs of its energy industry, including the need for specialized skills in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling.
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