MU Develops Green Jobs Program as Part of $6 Million Stimulus Grant
By Lindsey Underwood
March 25, 2010
Initially, the Missouri grant will affect about 480 Missouri workers and lead to development of new programs affecting additional workers, including veterans and active duty military personnel, incumbent workers, and unemployed workers.
Workers in the transportation, manufacturing and construction sectors have been hit hard by the economic downturn. Recently the University of Missouri received nearly $4 million of a $6 million grant to the Missouri Division of Workforce that could help displaced workers learn skills needed for occupations in the energy sector. The Missouri Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will help establish educational programs for energy occupations, including solar, wind and geothermal energy, and energy efficiency.
“More efficient use of existing energy resources, and the implementation of more sustainable energy technologies are good for the country and the economy as we move forward,” said William H. Miller, project leader and professor of nuclear engineering at MU. “One of the goals of this program is to create an integrated system of education, training and supportive services leading to employment supporting Missouri’s emerging energy technology needs. This is the focus of our work under the new grant.”
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