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MSESP – Minnesota State Energy Sector Partnership Presentation. Regional Meetings. MSESP Grant.
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MSESP – Minnesota State Energy Sector Partnership Presentation Regional Meetings
MSESP Grant MSESP is three year, $6 million US Department of Labor (DOL) grant to provide Statewide training, job placement, and related activities in the Energy efficient building, construction, and retrofit industries; the renewable electric power industry; and the bio- fuels industry.
Vision and Mission • The strategic vision of MSESP is for Minnesota to be a global leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. The mission of MSESP is to forge an integrated and demand-driven system of education, training, and support services in energy efficient and renewable energy industries that anticipates and advances skill attainment and sustainable career pathways for Minnesota’s workforce.
Leadership • Executive Team: Private Sector Led • The Partnership is a 40 member group of stakeholders including representatives from: • Energy efficiency and renewable energy business and industries • GWDC • DEED -Department of Employment and Economic Development • MWCA – Chair Director of the Minnesota Workforce Council Assoc. • State cabinet officials from state agencies • Labor organizations • State legislators • Nonprofit organizations • Educational institutions • Economic development organizations
AARA – Stimulus funding • 28 Sub Grantees • All grants competitive RFP • 4 rounds of funding • Review process • Employer partnership required • Grant info at GWDC.org
Regional &Statewide Partnership Meetings • Showcase the accomplishments and highlight the strategic process that positioned Minnesota as one of the top performing grants in the country. • Leverage the value of the four year project for purposes of embedding the work into organizations to enhance sustainability. • Build statewide platforms (at various levels) for continued focus, discussion, prioritization, and future opportunities for collaboration and coordination.