Over 200 community members gathered at the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) August 2 to attend the Offshore Wind Industry Open House and Pre-Apprenticeship Awareness Day, which offered a unique opportunity to learn about career prospects in this growing field.
The event was hosted by Stony Brook University Economic Development in collaboration with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and with support from Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and local labor unions.
Representatives from New York State Department of Public Service, New York State Department of State, Opportunities Long Island, United Way Long Island, Long Island Clean Energy Hub, NYSERDA, labor…


