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UMass Offshore Wind Career Access Scholarship Now Open

The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Department of Environmental Conservation, in association with the Clean Energy Extension (CEE), offers an online professional certificate in offshore wind, designed for professionals and graduate students seeking to up-skill and broaden their knowledge to prepare for the clean energy sector’s workforce needs. The Offshore Wind Professional Certificate consists of three graduate-level online courses that can be completed in less than one year, culminating in a Graduate Certificate from UMass Amherst.

With support from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, CEE is offering the UMass Offshore Wind Career Access Scholarship, which provides several full-tuition scholarships for the Offshore Wind Professional Certificate program. The scholarships enable students from diverse backgrounds to successfully prepare for and join the clean energy sector. The scholarship application period is currently open and will close on November 18th. Please follow this link to apply or review eligibility details.

About the Offshore Wind Professional Certificate

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The Future of Energy is Shifting – Build Your Skills to Grow With It

The Offshore Wind Professional Certificate is a one-year online graduate certificate designed for professionals from varied fields and provides you with the comprehensive, foundational overview of the offshore wind industry paired with the interdisciplinary knowledge and interpersonal connections needed to succeed in your career.

Prepare for a Dynamic Career

Our student-led, project-based approach mirrors real world job activities. Networking and relationship-building opportunities are integrated into the program. You’ll gain a deep, holistic understanding of energy systems in the U. S. and versatile skills that make you adaptable and valuable anywhere in the world.

  • Learn directly from top offshore wind experts
  • Prepare for leadership roles in the industry
  • Build and expand your network around the globe
  • Compatible with a full-time work schedule
  • Completely online
  • Applicable for any stage in your career
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The UMass Offshore Wind Professional Certificate program is grateful for the funding support from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.