2023 Inflation Reduction Act Climate-Ready Workforce for Coastal States and Territories Competition
NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-2007783
Notice of Request for Information
December 20, 2023
Request for Information on Climate Ready Workforce
From Office of Workforce Strategies
Background
The Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) is developing a grant application to receive federal funding through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Climate-Ready Workforce for Coastal States and Territories Competition. Connecticut is eligible to participate as a coastal state per 16 U.S.C. § 1453(4).
The goal of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify the in-demand and emerging climate resilience skills needs of employers; potential strategic partners, including community-based organizations and employers; job placement or promotion commitments from potential employers; and other funding or investments that can be leveraged. OWS is seeking this information through written comments. Submissions will inform the RFI but are not a guarantee of funding or inclusion within the program. We expect to follow-up with potential partners following our review of submissions by January 22, 2024.
The grant activities are not limited to coastal communities within the state. The goal of this grant is to “prepare and place workers in good jobs that enhance climate resilience and will advance environmental justice.” This grant defines “good jobs” as defined by the “Departments of Labor and Commerce Good Jobs Principles, whereby “good jobs” address benefits; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; empowerment and representation; job security and conditions; and pay, among other factors” with additional details available at DOL’s website.
The deadline to submit responses is January 11, 2024 at 5:00pm. Please email responses to allie.mulrooney@ct.gov as a Microsoft Word attachment.