The State Energy Sector Partnership Program (SESP)The State Energy Sector Partnership Program (SESP) is a three year, six-million dollar American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) administers the grant on behalf of the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB). Policy and oversight of the grant is the responsibility of the New Mexico Green Industry Council (GIC), which is a subcommittee of the SWDB TrainingA key goal of the SESP grant is to provide training in renewable energy/energy efficiency occupations that is responsive to business and worker needs. The New Mexico SESP grant has identified four priority industries for training workers to meet the needs of the state's green energy sector:
Training services are being provided though the State's local workforce development boards. If you are interested in finding out more about SESP training click here, or visit your local Workforce Connection Center. Your nearest Workforce Connection Center can be found by visiting http://www.dws.state.nm.us/dws-offices.html. Additionally, in an effort to increase the capacity of the solar, wind, green building/energy efficiency and biofuels industry sectors, and to better meet the needs of existing and incoming businesses in New Mexico, NMDWS has awarded funds to four consortia of education providers, businesses, and workforce organizations to develop statewide "Centers of Excellence" programs. The purpose of these Centers of Excellence is to enhance and expand existing green sector training programs and develop new programs in emerging green industries. The funds will assist in the development and implementation of innovative collaborations between the business, workforce, economic development and educational systems. Biofuels Center of Excellence – Santa Fe Community College Additional information about green jobs in New Mexico can be found at the NM Green Jobs Portal website www.greenjobs.state.nm.us
If you have any questions regarding the SESP Program, please contact: Gregory Scheib, Program Manager Ryan Vigil, Program Manager |
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