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“As a result of a multi-cabinet collaboration, Kentucky has been awarded a $4,740,457 State Energy Sector Partnership and Training grant by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). Funds will be used to teach more than 600 Kentuckians the skills required in emerging green industries including energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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Through the grant, Kentucky will focus on jobs in energy-efficient building, construction and retrofit, energy efficiency assessment, and renewable energy. Participants in the Cumberland and West Kentucky Workforce Investment Areas who are dislocated workers, unemployed individuals, out-of-school youth and veterans will have the opportunity to earn degrees and industry-recognized certification in green job industries including energy assessment, Smart Grid technology, chemical engineering, plumbing and pipefitting.”