Green Jobs and Workforce Development -- Recovery Act Activities

The Evergreen Jobs Leadership Team is coordinating the State of Washington's application process U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Recovery Act energy sector competitive grants. The team is co-chaired by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Committee and the Department of Commerce.

Energy Sector Grants Resources

• Five Energy Sector Grant Categories
• DOL graphic outlining details of the five grants
• DOL criteria for green job training grants
• National Governors Association summary of grants
• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Papers

State Contacts by Grant Category

• State Labor Market Information Improvement
  Greg Weeks (360-438-4800
• Energy Training Partnership
  Liz Smith (360-902-5321)
• Pathways Out of Poverty
  Tina Bloomer (360-704-4325)
• State Energy Sector and Training Grants
  Martin McCallum (360-586-0151)
• U.S. Department of Energy Smart Grid Grants
  Mike Brennan (360) 586-8683

Green Jobs Grant Awards in Washington State (as of 11/18/09)

• Washinton State Labor Market Information Improvement Grant
• Apprentice and Nontraditional Employment for Women (ANEW) - Capacity Building Grant

Green Job Applications

• Governor Endorsement Process
• Washington-based organizations seeking Green Jobs Grants
  (updated September 10, 2009)
• Washington Labor Market Information Applications
  • Washington state only
  • Consortium proposals

Fill out a form to help Washington track grants
Green Jobs Grant Seeker form - Please fill out and send to Yvonne Chase if your Washington-based organization is seeking or would like to seek a green jobs grant.

Evergreen Jobs Membership and Meeting Schedule