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New York State Announces Statewide Clean Energy Job Training and Employment Initiative for Underserved New Yorkers Link

New York Community Colleges Energy Equity (NYCCEE): A Transformative Workforce Development Initiative Download Fact Sheet

Supported by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), NYCCEE is a consortium of 24 SUNY/CUNY community colleges, employers, community organizations, unions, faith leaders, and state and local governments. Together we are building an unprecedented, statewide skills training and jobs on-ramp for New Yorkers who have been left out of the energy transition.

OFFSHORE WIND

SOLAR

BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Delivering clean energy jobs to New Yorkers in underserved communities.

Reskilling fossil fuel workers for clean energy jobs.

Micro-credentialing to shorten pathways to paid apprenticeships.

Industry-driven curriculum development to meet clean energy job growth.

NYCCEE Inaugural Members

Strategic Partners

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
New York State Department of Labor
Empire State Development

Sector Leads (Backbone Organizations)

Building Electrification
Association for Energy Affordability (AEA)

Solar
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

Offshore Wind
Center for Economic Growth (CEG)
NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)

Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturers Association of Central NY (MACNY)

Member Colleges

Environmental Justice Advisory

Rev. Reginald Lee Bachus, Mt. Ollie Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Kahli Mootoo, Emanuel AME Church
Rev. Jo-An L. Owings, AME Episcopal Church
Rev. Craig Wright, People’s Institutional AME Church
Rev. Dr. Greg Simpson, Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church
Abner Larrieux, President, AL Consulting