[OKRA] Proposals for green jobs sought in Oklahoma

[Hershey, Ilda]

Federal stimulus money to create 1,000 jobs in Oklahoma (see more info from the Oklahoma Dept of Commerce below).


From: McWaters-Khalousi, Shawna [mailto:Shawna_McWaters-Khalousi at odoc.state.ok.us]
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 9:36 AM
Subject: Proposals for green jobs sought in Oklahoma; Federal stimulus money to create 1,000 jobs in Oklahoma

Friends – the OK Dept of Commerce is beginning the process to fund 1,000 “green” jobs in Oklahoma.  The training programs (free) will be available for incumbent workers as well as new jobs.  We are asking for statements of interest from parties, particularly employers, who might be interested in participating in consortia.  Would you please share this information with your contacts/companies that could be interested.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

http://www.newsok.com/proposals-for-green-jobs-sought-in-oklahoma/article/3475725?custom_click=headlines_widget#ixzz0tZc1jaFP

Proposals for green jobs sought in Oklahoma
Federal stimulus money to create 1,000 jobs in Oklahoma

BY SUSAN SIMPSON Oklahoman
Published: July 13, 2010

Oklahoma groups seeking up to $3 million to train and employ "green" workers have until July 25 to submit a statement of interest to the state Commerce Department.

The money is part of $6 million in federal stimulus money awarded to Oklahoma to train 1,000 workers in emerging industries such as energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Eligible are consortiums comprised of a state training entity, at least one Workforce Investment Board and employers.

Groups expressing interest can then submit detailed plans this fall for possible award by year's end.

"There are going to be highly competitive proposals," said Shawna McWaters-Khalousi, director of Oklahoma Project Green. "We are an energy-producing state. We are a natural for this."

The grants could make the traditional fossil fuel sector more efficient, expand new sectors like wind and solar power and make other industries such as manufacturing more green.

Training centers

The stimulus funding also is going to green jobs training centers across the state, including at Tulsa Community College, the state's CareerTech sites and the University of Oklahoma's Lean and Green Institute.

A Center of Excellence for Energy Innovation at Tulsa Community College's northeast campus will serve as a regional model for sustainability and a resource hub for emerging energy technologies, best practices, innovative curriculum and training opportunities.

More Information

For more information, go to www.okcommerce.gov


Shawna McWaters-Khalousi
Director, Oklahoma Project Green

Oklahoma Department of Commerce
900 N Stiles Ave
Oklahoma City, OK  73104-3234

Email:  Shawna­_McWaters-Khalousi at okcommerce.gov
Phone:  405.815.5365
Efax:  405.605.2827
Cell:  405.618.9145

www.okcommerce.gov
www.ibelieveinoklahoma.com

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