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Opportunity Near You: Clean energy in New York and Puerto Rico

Check out our latest finds – from around the country – for workforce training
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WorkingNation is always on the hunt for opportunities for access to good jobs. This week, we also share pathways in health care, telecom, and skilled trades.

From Georgia: GPB reports Albany Technical College is offering a training program in the fall that will prepare paramedics for more advanced care.

From Idaho: CBS2 reports a furniture manufacturing nonprofit is providing foster youth with skills training in carpentry, woodworking, and construction.

From New York: WGRZ reports a new facility in Buffalo will provide clean energy-related job training and opportunities.

From Puerto Rico: Solar Power World reports Generac Power Systems has been awarded a grant of up to $200 million over the five-year term – with some of the funding to be used  funding to support clean energy jobs.

From Wyoming: County 17 reports Climb Wyoming is hosting an info meeting in Gillette on August 1 for single moms interested in free certified medical assistant training.

Did you miss our previous Opportunity Near You and Back to Work stories from around the country? Catch up here.