TRANSMITTAL # 9 - Idaho



TRANSMITTAL # 3MEMORANDUMOctober 1, 2013TO:Workforce Development Council FROM:Idaho Energy Sector PartnershipSUBJECT:Idaho’s Grow Green Grant Final ReportACTION REQUESTED:Information OnlyBACKGROUND:On January 20, 2010 Idaho’s Grow Green grant application was funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. This $5.9 million grant was designed to equip technical programs across the state prepare workers for careers in green jobs, strengthen dual-credit articulation between secondary and post-secondary education and provide sustainable career-lattice training programs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. OUTCOMES:The programs involved at the secondary level were: Industrial Mechanics and Automated Manufacturing (Renewable Energy), Pre-Engineering, Electronics, Construction, and Home Technology Integration. At the Post-secondary level, programs impacted are: Alternative Energy/Wind Energy, Industrial Mechanics, Electronics, Diesel, Automotive, and Collision Repair. In addition, Idaho State University's Energy System Technology and Education Center (ESTEC) developed and implemented a 9-month renewable energy certificate program, which was offered in the evenings and on-line. The grant supported green skills training in electrical, sheet metal and plumber-pipefitter occupational trade apprenticeships, many of which were union affiliated. On-The-Job training opportunities were offered to program completers. Over $4.6 million dollars was awarded directly to 21 Idaho schools, (6 post-secondary and 15 secondary institutions) as well as 6 apprenticed trade-training facilities (3 in Boise and 3 in Pocatello). The schools spent the first months of the project procuring supplies and equipment, adding and developing new curriculum and training staff. Student data collection began in January 2011 and continued through June 2013. During this time a total of 1782 students were reported as entering training. At the grants conclusion on June 30, 2013, 453 students completed training with 289 of those entering employment. Data collection on students has ceased, but the full impact of the investment from the Idaho Energy Sector Partnership Grant in Idaho’s schools will continue to be realized for many years to come. Contacts:Primary:Marsha Wright(208) 332-3570 ext. 3696Secondary:Ben Phillips(208) 332-3570 ext. 3398 ................
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