The American Offshore Wind Academy (AOWA), a Massachusetts-based initiative driven by industry leaders, is expanding globally with the launch of a new, secondary branch: The Offshore Wind Academy (OWA).
The new Offshore Wind Academy will focus on providing comprehensive education, training, and collaboration opportunities in key international markets, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands and Norway, as well as in vital emerging markets such as Japan, Australia, and Canada.
The American Offshore Wind Academy was founded to strengthen the offshore wind sector. Our mission is to empower individuals, organizations, and governments to make a lasting impact on the world’s clean-energy landscape through a steadfast commitment to innovation and industry growth. The Offshore Wind Academy (OWA) will carry this mission forward on an international scale. While the U.S. market faces headwinds and political uncertainty, the broader offshore wind industry has shown demand for comprehensive education and training.
“When we launched the American Offshore Wind Academy, our focus was on the U.S. market,” said Serene Hamsho, AOWA’s founder and president. “But we quickly discovered that over half of our learners were joining from Europe and beyond. Expanding into the Offshore Wind Academy allows us to meet this global demand — offering training across time zones and tailored to local contexts,”
“The long-term demand for new sources of energy will transcend our current setbacks,” said Jim Bennet, AOWA Advisory Board Member & former chief of The Office of Renewable Energy Programs, BOEM. “Offshore wind is a global effort, and so is the need for a skilled workforce. With the Offshore Wind Academy, we’re creating a space where professionals from all regions can learn from each other and build a shared future.”
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