The project called ‘Ready 4 Offshore Wind’, which is led by the US Business Network for Offshore wind, was selected to receive a part of a USD 1.6 million funding from the Rhode Island government.
Specifically, the offshore project is placed amongst 12 partnerships that were announced by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) and Governor Gina M. Raimondo to receive implementation grants as part of expanding the Real Jobs Rhode Island program.
According to DLT, the offshore project will create many job opportunities for local businesses, as the latter will be able to enter the offshore wind industry through training and business services.
In the meantime, the project is expected to spread knowledge in businesses concerning the supply chain and their role in project development through the Network’s proprietary Foundation to Blade training.
Moreover, DLT reported that the 12 collaborations will consist of more than 160 employer partners and will connect hundreds of people, providing them with employment and training opportunities in the energy, bioscience, finance and insurance, food processing and manufacturing, healthcare and information technology industries.
As Governor Raimondo commented
Real Jobs Rhode Island has served almost 6,000 Rhode Islanders, helping them get the skills they need to compete in a rapidly-changing economy. Our employer-centered model allows Rhode Island employers to directly train future employees for good-paying jobs and is a critical element of our success.
The Real Jobs Rhode Island was launched in 2015 and is an economic development grant program.
