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Green Jobs Council NJ BRIDGE Initiative Grant

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Funding Amount

$5,000,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Green Jobs Council NJ BRIDGE Initiative Grant

Overview: A $5 million state grant from the Green Jobs Council to support innovative approaches to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive green workforce in New Jersey.

Award Details:

  • Funder: Governor's Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy (OCAGE) in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

  • Total Funding: $5 million across multiple recipients

  • Announcement Date: March 28, 2023

  • Award Recipient: Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters received a portion of this funding

    • Geographic Scope: New Jersey

    Focus Areas:

  • Building diverse, inclusive green workforce

  • Offshore wind industry training and development

  • Supporting clean energy goals

  • Environmental justice and social equity

    • Purpose of EAS Carpenters' Award:
    The grant will be utilized to expand the Carpenter Apprentice Readiness Program (CARP) to prepare a large talent pool of diverse workers for offshore wind jobs, with focus on:

  • Recruitment in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

  • Pre-apprenticeship training for underrepresented populations

  • Soft skills and professionalism development

  • Construction industry overview and training

  • Exposure to workers who may not have considered trades as career path

    • Leadership Quotes:

  • First Lady Tammy Murphy (Honorary Chair, Council on the Green Economy): Recognized recipients for catalyzing successful models to expand green economy opportunities

  • Jane Cohen (Executive Director, Council on the Green Economy): Emphasized importance of prioritizing opportunities for underserved communities

  • Robert Asaro-Angelo (Commissioner, NJ Department of Labor): Highlighted New Jersey's leadership in green economy and need for strong, diverse workforce

    • Infrastructure Investments by EAS Carpenters:

  • Expanded Infrastructure, Piledriving, and Offshore Wind Training Facility in Hammonton, NJ

  • New Commercial Dive School in Sicklerville, NJ

    • Contact Information:

  • Rob Smith, Executive Training Director

  • Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College

  • Website: eascarpenters.org

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmentsolarminoritieseducation

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