About $4.8 million from the federal stimulus package will fund job training in wind energy, biofuels and sustainable, environmentally friendly building technologies in Nebraska, according to the office of U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb.
The goal is to recruit 950 Nebraskans, get more than 860 people into training and have more than 730 complete it, the release said.
The money will be distributed by the Nebraska Department of Labor to partners in 49 counties. After classroom instruction and project simulations, trainees will be placed into apprenticeships to develop their skills.
The program targets workers affected by federal energy policy, veterans, the unemployed, at-risk youths and those with criminal records.
— Andrew J. Nelson
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