Building Energy Workforce Capacity in Wyoming

GrantID: 78226

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Deadline: Ongoing

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This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Wyoming that are actively involved in Community/Economic Development. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.

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Grant Overview

Wyoming's energy sector faces significant capacity gaps, particularly in the area of workforce development. The state's energy industry is projected to require 3,500 new workers by 2025, with a particular need for skilled workers in renewable energy technologies. However, Wyoming's workforce development infrastructure is limited, with only 12 vocational training programs available statewide.

The capacity gap in Wyoming's energy workforce is exacerbated by the state's limited infrastructure and workforce constraints. For instance, many of Wyoming's vocational training programs lack the necessary equipment and technical expertise to provide training in emerging renewable energy technologies. Furthermore, the state's Native American communities, who make up 10% of the population, are underrepresented in the energy workforce, with less than 5% of energy sector employees identifying as Native American.

To address this capacity gap, this funding opportunity supports vocational training programs that focus on renewable energy technologies and provide technical assistance to Native American communities. By investing in workforce development, Wyoming can build a more diverse and skilled energy workforce, better positioned to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry.

Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of Wyoming's energy workforce needs and develop programs that address the unique challenges faced by the state's energy sector. Unlike Colorado applications, Wyoming requires vocational training programs to prioritize partnerships with energy sector employers, ensuring that training programs are tailored to industry needs.

Wyoming's Energy Workforce Needs

Wyoming's energy industry is a significant contributor to the state's economy, with the sector accounting for 20% of statewide employment. However, the industry faces significant workforce shortages, particularly in the area of renewable energy technologies.

Capacity Building in Wyoming's Native American Communities

Technical assistance programs in Wyoming's Native American communities have shown promise in increasing representation in the energy workforce. For example, a vocational training program on the Wind River Reservation increased the number of Native American energy sector employees by 25%.

Readiness Requirements for Wyoming Applicants

Applicants must demonstrate experience with vocational training program implementation and partnerships with energy sector employers.

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