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Celebrating 10 Years of National Apprenticeship Week

As National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2024 approaches, the Building Performance Association (BPA) is excited to honor its 10th anniversary. NAW is a nationwide celebration that brings together employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, education providers, and government leaders to show support for Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). From November 17th to 23rd, 2024, …

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $200M Available in Grants to Expand Registered Apprenticeships

An update from the U.S. Department of Labor: Grants prioritize education, care, clean energy, IT, supply chain, other in-demand industries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of nearly $200 million in grants to continue to support public-private partnerships that expand, diversify and strengthen Registered Apprenticeship. The funding opportunity includes $95 million of …

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About the Energy Auditor Training Grant Program

The Energy Auditor Training Grant Program provides $40 million in competitive funding to states with the purpose of equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to perform energy audits in both commercial and residential buildings. The program aims to create a robust clean energy workforce, help customers save on energy bills, and reduce pollution …

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DOE Releases Notice of Intent for Energy Auditor Training

State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) has recently released a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the upcoming Energy Auditor Training (EAT) Program Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). EAT will provide grants for states to support the training of energy auditors by paying the costs associated with energy auditor trainings and certifications, for the purpose of conducting energy audits, or surveys, …

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Kentucky Energy Efficiency Workforce Needs Assessment Survey

Calling all weatherization agencies, energy efficiency businesses, employees, and contractors in the home services sector in Kentucky ~ Take 15 minutes to participate in the Kentucky Energy Workforce Needs Assessment Survey. Complete The Survey > This survey is designed to identify the hiring needs, workforce development gaps, and accessibility barriers facing program managers, energy efficiency businesses, employees, …

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Registered Apprenticeships: Building Career Pathways in Energy Efficiency

By: Brook Vernon, State Outreach Coordinator More than 2.2 million Americans work within the energy efficiency space, according to the recent Energy Efficiency Jobs in America report by E4TheFuture. Why then are careers in energy efficiency not more well known? Plumbers and electricians are recognized as necessary trades for the performance of a home; however, …

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How the Inflation Reduction Act is Creating Job Opportunities in Maine

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is supercharging the clean energy sector in Maine. With the federal government earmarking $370 billion to reduce the carbon emissions of the built environment, job opportunities within the clean energy realm are set to skyrocket. When you combine this with the state’s goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps in Maine …

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Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-Maine

Full-Day Class for Maine Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. The class is limited to the first 25 individuals who register. Class Details Wednesday, September …

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Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge Course-West Virginia

Full-Day Class for West Virginia Residents Join our comprehensive, full-day class that will prepare you to take the BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge exam. The BSP is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. The class is limited to the first 25 individuals who register. Class Details Thursday, …

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White House Kicks Off Bid to Train Home Efficiency Workers

This article originally appeared in Bloomberg Law, written by Stephen Lee. The White House on Monday kicked off the outlay of $150 million to states so they can train contractors who can work on home energy upgrades. The funding is meant to fill what contractors have called a significant skills gap across the nation, which …

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