The Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida has been awarded a $6,021,760 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant funding will be utilized to contract with the Florida Department of Commerce, which will work primarily through the state's Local Workforce Development Boards as well as other nonprofit and industry partners to train 450 new electricians, plumbers, HVAC installers, and energy auditors annually. The goal is to reduce the cost of training new and incumbent workers and facilitate entry into clean energy occupations for underserved populations in Florida. The Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida will also engage the Florida Solar Energy Center to coordinate the training offerings. This grant aims to support Florida's efforts to move towards a more diverse, stable, and reliable energy portfolio by building a skilled clean energy workforce.
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