Moore Lauds $6 Million For Clean-Energy Job Training in Wisconsin

Washington, DC, January 20, 2010

(Washington, DC)— Washington, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today lauded Labor Secretary Hilda Solis’ announcement that the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will receive $6 million included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to help train workers for clean-energy jobs such as energy-efficient construction and retooling manufacturing.

Congresswoman Moore said, “We need to attract new industries and new jobs to our area.  This funding will help train workers and create a new, specialized workforce that can thrive in our country’s clean-energy future.”

Key partners in this statewide grant include the Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board.

The funding is part of $190 million announced today for the State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grants – grants designed to help states implement statewide energy workforce plans.  In the first three weeks of this year, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced more than $400 million in ARRA funding for clean-energy workforce development.

Detailed information on all projects announced today can be found on the Department of Labor’s website.

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For an interview with Congresswoman Gwen Moore, please contact David Frey at 202-225-4572.

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