CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING IN
APPALACHIA
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, JOBS
Critical Infrastructure Workforce Academy
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A platform for standardized, high-quality training and education in support of the following Homeland Security sectors: Diversified Energy, Communications, Transportation Systems, Water and Wastewater Systems, Emergency Services, and Information Technology.
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Education and training matched to the Northern Appalachian region energy and utility sector while increasing access to advanced skills training for the high-growth, high-demand jobs of the future.
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An integrated live, multi-utility, urban and rural environment, where Gas workers will encounter waterlines and electrical services, Water company employees will encounter electrical and gas and Communication company workers, etc.
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Live-mock training modules for utility grade wind and solar installation and maintenance along with smart technology for micro and nano grid systems will be one of the first in the region.
Advanced Urban Training Community
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Residential Neighborhood
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Commercial Neighborhood
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Industrial Neighborhood
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Train Derailment Response Yard
Utility Infrastructure Simulation
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Natural Gas, Electrical, Communication and Water
Vertically Integrated Gas Operational Segments
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Exploration & Production
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Mid-Stream/Transmission
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Distribution
Electric Lineman Training Segments
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Distribution
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Transmission
Classroom Training
Classrooms with state of the art simulcast capabilities to support distance education and and online training.
Laboratory Training
Hands-on and Virtual Reality laboratories for students to learn, test their skills and demonstrate competency.
Field Simulations
A 20-acre simulation facility to validate a student’s ability to complete critical field, operations and hands-on tasks in a live, multi-utility, urban and rural setting.
ABOUT
A Joint Venture between the Energy Innovation Center Institute, Armstrong County Industrial Development Council, regional employers, unions, training companies, and industry experts.
The Critical Infrastructure Workforce Academy will provide the energy, utility, and related construction industry employers with access to advanced skills training through a network of nationally recognized partners who specialize in workforce development.
Initially targeting the existing utility workforce, displaced/unemployed coal workers, the underemployed and transitioning military personnel in the northern Appalachian region, with plans to expand the facility and curriculum to include, high school graduates, technical and community college graduates.
2019
Year
Established
20
Acre
Simulation Yard
25
Industry
Partners
12
Training Providers
TESTIMONIALS
ARMSTRONG COUNTY SUPPORT
DENNIS SMAIL
CHAIRMAN ACIDC
“This is an exciting project, and timely given the utility sector’s current workforce needs. There is also a tremendous upside for our local and regional economy. The Armstrong County Board of Commissioners have consistently asked us to identify opportunities that can make a real difference. I believe this project fits the bill.”
Inquiries
CIWA will support the workforce development, training and certification needs for Western PA, Western NY, Northern WV and Eastern OH. If you have specific training requirement please submit a request or send email to: info@ciwausa.com
Training Center
187 Northpointe Blvd.,
Suite 113,
Freeport, PA 16229
Energy Innovation Center Institute
Tel: 412.482.3365
Armstrong County Industrial Development Council
Tel: 724.548.1500