The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $3,300,000 Cooperative Agreement to Bridgevalley Community and Technical College under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). The award will support a project to improve participant training outcomes in fields like advanced manufacturing, computer science, cybersecurity, and information technology. Key activities include ensuring curricula alignment with industry needs, upgrading and expanding training pathways, implementing targeted faculty development, and scaling training and supportive services to reach disadvantaged and underserved populations in West Virginia. Additionally, Bridgevalley will collaborate with regional and statewide networks of employers, community-based organizations, and labor to deliver the project activities and support workforce development impact. The award has a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
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