Energizing Careers Training Grants
The goals of the Program are to:
· Develop a reliable, skilled workforce for businesses planning to expand or relocate in the
targeted sectors of wind, solar and biomass;
· Provide businesses with up to $6,000 per individual for approved training and
apprenticeship programs that end with Certificates, (as defined in Section III below) for
occupations within the targeted sectors; and
· Serve workers in need of updated training related to the advanced energy industry,
dislocated workers, veterans, and historically underserved populations such as women,
minorities and Appalachian residents.
Preference will be given to:
· Businesses located in the 44 Ohio auto impacted counties (See Appendix A);
· Businesses that pay employees $18.00 - $25.00 per hour excluding benefits; and/or
· Businesses that serve the worker populations listed above.
