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Massachusetts Maritime positions itself as an offshore-wind training hub

New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference · September 9, 2024
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Massachusetts Maritime Academy leaders described GWO training, HEWITT exercises, and partnerships with Relion Newtec and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, saying the academy has trained nearly 1,000 Global Wind Organization workers and will host tours of training stations.

Elizabeth Simmons, vice president for external affairs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, welcomed attendees and said the academy is committed to renewable and sustainable energy and workforce development in offshore wind.

Brigitte Pavilonis, senior vice president of academic affairs, outlined the academy's training offerings: Global Wind Organization (GWO) modules (working at heights,…

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