InnoEnergy, a Dutch sustainable energy company supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), has recently partnered with New Energy New York (NENY) to develop a battery manufacturing and supply chain workforce in Upstate New York. The three-year deal is worth $1.29 million and will provide access to the EBA Academy’s programs for battery technicians and battery storage experts.
The European Battery Alliance Academy (EBA Academy) is a learning services platform that provides training to current and prospective members of the battery workforce. It includes curriculum, train-the-trainer services, a learning management system, and insights into delivery methods. The program for battery technicians will deliver 80 hours of learning, both online classes and in-person training, and will focus on up-skilling manual labor factory professionals working across the battery value chain.
“The value in any breakthrough in battery technology is its scalability,” said Oana Penu, EBA Academy Director, EIT InnoEnergy. “By connecting and training the right people, we help plug skills gaps, fill market niches and maximize the potential of every student, worker and entrepreneur we support.”
The partnership between InnoEnergy and NENY is an important step towards developing a competitive battery development and manufacturing ecosystem in New York. With access to the EBA Academy’s programs, current and prospective members of the battery workforce will be able to gain the necessary skills to help drive innovation in the industry.
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