ARRA Update&
Energy Sector Training GrantOpportunity
Roberta GassmanSecretary
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Governor’s Council on Workforce Governor’s Council on Workforce InvestmentInvestment
September 11, 2009September 11, 2009
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Overview
• USDOL Energy Grant Opportunity
– DWD proposal
– CWI Executive Committee support & sponsorship
– Steps ahead
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US DOL Competitive Grants• High growth & emerging industries ($750M)
– Energy efficiency & renewable energy ($500M)
– High Wage Sectors with emphasis on Health Care ($250M)• Supports trng of targeted populations & employers HC – states not eligible
5 energy opportunities announced
$2M - $6M10/20/2009State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) & Training Grants
$2M - $8M09/29/2009Pathways Out of Poverty
$2M - $5M09/04/2009Energy Training Partnership Grants
$2M - $4MSubmittedState Labor Market Information Improvement Grants
$50K - $100K08/05/2009Green Capacity Building Grants
PotentialAward
Application Due
Grant
= DWD eligible to apply
= CWI eligible to apply w/DWD as Fiscal Agent
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State Energy Sector PartnershipGrant Requirements
• Create a statewide leadership team– State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP)– Led by the CWI, with CWI membership– Other high-level members as prescribed by DOL– Staffed by DWD
• Develop a statewide strategic plan, building on state’s existing energy policy
• Create implementation plan for new and existing training structures to meet green requirements
• Limit request to $6M over three years
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Wisconsin’s State Energy SectorPartnership Proposal
Three primary areas of focus:
Energy Efficiency
• “Green up” Wisconsin’s apprenticeship programs
• Develop career pathway in energy efficiency– begin with weatherization…lead to skilled trades: carpentry; HVAC technician;
plumbing; electrical; etc.
Renewable Energy
• Focus on manufacturing, align activities with Governor’s State Energy Program (SEP)
– Grant program to support green energy business development
• Identify and fill gaps in other areas
Smart Grid (Utilities)
• Align workforce training with DOE’s grants to utilities– To reduce emissions, lower costs, increase reliability, increase security and
flexibility of Smart Grid
• Identify and fill gaps in other areas
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• Our plan will– Analyze where industry investments will be– Analyze where populations will be served– Create career path training
Wisconsin’s State Energy SectorPartnership Proposal
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State Energy SectorPartnership Leadership Team Membership
• Required membership– Representatives from CWI– State workforce agency– State cabinet officials– Energy efficiency & renewable energy businesses & industries– Labor organizations– Local WDBs or regional consortia of WDBs & job centers
• Suggested members– DWD’s Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards– Nonprofit organizations– Ed & training providers; tech colleges– State & local veterans’ agencies– Economic development organizations
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State Energy SectorPartnership Leadership Team Responsibilities
Grant Development Responsibilities
• Develop a strategic plan, which will leverage existing strategic energy efforts
– Gov Doyle’s Clean Energy Wisconsin plan• Promotes affordable, diverse energy supply
• Targets investments in job creation & new business
• Improves our environment
– Office of Energy Independence plan• Advances Gov’s energy policy vision & promotes bio-industry
• Inventory ARRA energy-related funding already at work in Wisconsin
• Address “green” training gaps in existing workforce development & industry sectors
• Refine & develop “green” apprenticeship models
• Identify regional project teams (WDBs or consortia) to assist with service delivery
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Post-Award Responsibilities
• Build partnerships & industry collaboration to achieve grant objectives
• Monitor grant objectives & performance
• Provide guidance to regional project teams on deliverables
• DWD will:– provide staffing for grant management
– function as fiscal agent
– conduct formal monitoring
Wisconsin’s State Energy SectorPartnership Proposal
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State Energy Sector PartnershipDesired Grant Outcomes
• Apprentices & workers develop skills for Wisconsin’s green jobs– existing & emerging energy efficiency– renewable energy industries
• “Green” training strategies aligned with state recovery & growth strategies
• A defined process for apprenticeship to keep pace with emerging technologies
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Next Steps• Prepare the proposal
– Have secured CWI Executive Committee support to apply for up to $6M in ARRA funds
– Align State Energy Sector Partnership leadership team with the Governor’s Energy Independence Cabinet Team
• Secretaries Gassman & Leinenkugel members of both• Chris Ruud, Phil Neuenfeldt & Joel Rogers to represent CWI
– Complete strategic plan & write proposal– Secure final CWI Executive Committee approval
• Submit proposal by October 20, 2009
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Thank you!
Questions?