Governor Walz Announces Funding to Train Underrepresented Workers for Clean Energy Careers
June 11, 2024
Governor Tim Walz today announced $2.7 million in grants to build career pathways for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and low-income Minnesotans into good-paying union trade jobs in the high-demand fields of construction, clean energy and energy efficiency.
"A green economy sets us up for a healthier future while ensuring that all Minnesotans share the benefits of clean and renewable energy. This includes equal opportunity to fill cutting edge jobs that will become available," said Governor Walz. "These grants are helping us build the skilled, diverse workforce we need to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040."