Six Oklahoma programs recently received nearly $3 million in federal stimulus grants intended to promote education about emerging green industries.
These programs will train nearly 4,700 people for careers in these industries, which include energy efficiency and renewable energy.
"The really exciting news for Oklahoma is that instead of training our goal of 1,000 people, we will be able to train nearly 5,000 Oklahomans for 21st-century jobs," said the Oklahoma project green director, Shawna McWaters-Khalousi. "With these innovative programs, we can create a pipeline of workers with the proper education to have access to quality jobs in the green economy."
The programs offering training on these green initiatives will be working with other partners to create demand for these newly trained workers.
The state's education grant is similar to other funds being handed out to schools to further teaching methods. Many schools with newly allocated funds have invested in new pieces of technology, such as a smartboard, high-tech computer or HDMI projector.
Many companies have been issuing grants to promote education in certain sectors. Recently, MetLife awarded funds for schools to teach economics education.
