The Department of Energy's Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254) has awarded a $2,600,000 Cooperative Agreement to Baker School District 5J located in Baker City, Oregon. The funding will support the establishment of a regional Lineman College and Training Hub to serve large employers, small businesses, and local governments in the region. The training hub will build upon existing workforce development programs to create new jobs, retain and expand businesses, and enhance energy resiliency through activities such as training for broadband infrastructure buildout, renewable energy projects, and transmission system upgrades. The award has a period of performance from January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2031.
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