The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in collaboration with UPROSE, Equinor, NYC Economic Development Corporation, local labor unions, and workforce development partners, will be hosting an Offshore Wind and Union Apprenticeship Awareness Open House at New York’s Offshore Wind Learning Center. The event will share information on offshore wind career pathways in New York State, union career opportunities and apprenticeship programs, and ways to get involved. Registration is encouraged, and walk ins are welcome.

Windscape Brooklyn will be hosting a prep session which will introduce participants to the role of labor unions in the offshore wind industry and prepare them to successfully engage in the Offshore Wind and Union Apprenticeship Awareness Open House. The session will review the run of show for the open house, outline key unions and apprenticeship and pre apprenticeship pathways in offshore wind, and will offer guidance on making a strong first impression while networking.

Windscape Brooklyn will be hosting an Open Hours session at their Sunset Park address with a Turbine Building Workshop (first come first serve). Visitors will be able to visit the center between 10 AM and 4 PM to view its facilities as well as engage with the team. The workshop is open to all ages, but ideal for 6 to 12 years old engineers.

Windscape Brooklyn will be hosting an Open Hours session at their Sunset Park address. Visitors will be able to visit the center between 1 PM and 7 PM to view its facilities as well as engage with the team.

Clean energy workers are the heart and soul of the industry and keeping them safe is our top priority. Industry leaders—from headquarters to the field—will gather soon to discuss safety best practices, workforce development, and optimizing operational assets at facilities at ACP’s Operations, Maintenance & Safety Conference (OMS). This conference—and these discussions—are pivotal for making the clean energy industry stronger, safer, and more efficient. ACP’s Operations, Maintenance & Safety Conference will be hosted in Orlando, FL from March 4 – 6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort.

In this webinar, Dr. Paul Leahy with University College Cork and leader of the international Re-Wind Network will discuss emerging strategies for repurposing end-of-life wind turbine blades, including the networks, tools, and policies that are supporting innovative approaches.