Alliant Energy, Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services/Workforce Development, Inc.

Industry Partners

Alliant Energy

Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services

Other Partners

Riverland Community College

Albert Lea High School

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Geographic Area

4 counties in SE MN

Freeborn, Mower, Steele, Dodge

Grantee

Workforce Development, Inc.

Summary

Increase renewable energy curriculum for high school teachers; renewable energy internships; Pre-Employment Energy Academies; tuition assistance for Renewable Energy Tech program

We are requesting funding for projects that will target the entire workforce pipeline for renewable energy workers in our region. The Renewable Energy Skilled Worker Pipeline project will expose out-of-school youth and adults to the opportunities in the industry, support graduated seniors with work experience within the industry, and assist with credit-based tuition for individuals wanting to pursue leadership positions within this emerging industry.

Amount Funded

$202,500