Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011383

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) provides $1,500,000 to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) to develop a national online platform that will connect solar training providers, job seekers, and employers. The project aims to establish a network of 250 vetted solar workforce training programs across the U.S. and facilitate connections with 1,000 stakeholders and 2,500 job seekers. IREC will provide technical assistance to training providers, community organizations, and employers to help implement best practices and scale solar workforce development efforts, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged communities. This initiative builds on IREC's previous experience managing the Green Workforce Connect platform and delivering workforce training programs funded by DOE.