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mission

The Wind Institute for Innovation and Training coordinates and galvanizes cross-organizational workforce development, education, research, and innovation efforts to support New Jersey’s goal of generating 11,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2040.  The Wind Institute works with strategic partners to develop and deliver training programs and educational resources, and promote research and innovation in the state’s growing offshore wind industry. 

objectives

ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ROBUST AND DIVERSE OFFSHORE WIND WORKFORCE

CHAMPION RESEARCH AND INNOVATION THAT UNLOCKS MARKET POTENTIAL

EXPLORE

In 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed executive order no. 79 that called for the creation of the Wind Institute to advance New Jersey’s offshore wind workforce and research and innovation efforts. In 2020, the Governor’s WIND Council report detailed the vision for the Wind Institute for Innovation and Training.  On behalf of the State of New Jersey, NJEDA works with state agencies and with industry, academia, labor, community, and other stakeholders to meet the Wind Institute for Innovation and Training’s core objectives.  

New Jersey is well-positioned to serve as a hub for the U.S offshore wind industry thanks to the state’s skilled workforce, top education system, and vibrant innovation ecosystem. The Wind Institute’s programs build on New Jersey’s strengths to become a national leader in offshore wind.

The Wind Institute will coordinate and galvanize cross-organizational workforce, research, and innovation efforts to support New Jersey as a leader in offshore wind.

To ensure the Wind Institute complements ongoing market development efforts and addresses unmet needs, the WIND Council, a cross-governmental coordinating effort, assessed the state of the offshore wind industry in New Jersey, conducted a gap analysis of workforce assets in New Jersey, and facilitated discussions with a wide range of stakeholders. Together, these inputs shaped the WIND Council’s recommendations for the Wind Institute, including to be legislatively established as an independent authority.

Together, these inputs shaped the WIND Council’s recommendations for the Wind Institute, now housed within NJEDA. Read the WIND Council’s full report here

Key Partners

Office of the Governor

Office of the Secretary of Higher Education

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Jen Becker
Jen Becker
Executive Vice President,
Clean Energy & Workforce Innovation Partnerships
Ahmed chaudry
Ahmed chaudry
Manager,
Wind Institute


ahmed.chaudry@njeda. gov
Cathy Yuhas
Cathy Yuhas
Sr. Program Officer,
Wind Institute
Lloyd lomelino
Lloyd lomelino
Project Officer,
Wind Institute
Aina Yadav
Aina Yadav
Project Officer,
Wind Institute
Analisa Groble
Analisa Groble
Program Associate,
Wind Institute

Have a question for the Wind Institute team? Contact us at WindInstitute@njeda.gov.  

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