. The two selected teams will receive up to $500,000 each to implement comprehensive workforce training plans, aiming to support high-quality employment prospects and skill sets that can be utilized for career growth and various opportunities within the solar manufacturing industry. DOE also opened a second round of the prize for new applicants.
“The solar industry is thriving, spurring job growth and increasing the demand for skilled workers,” said Jeff Marootian, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. “We’re excited to support these prize winners with funding for workforce training partnerships that foster inclusion and create new pathways to good paying jobs and careers in clean energy.”
The solar manufacturing sector is expected to add more than 35,000 new jobs following nearly $17 billion in planned investments as a result of the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy to strengthen America’s manufacturing and industrial competitiveness. The DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office launched the Upskill Prize in March of 2024 to address challenges in.
Round 2 contestants should submit applications by November 20. Winning teams will receive up to $500,000 each for their submissions.The mission of the U.S. Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Learn more.