BGS and our program partner, Xodus Group, launched PROSPECTS to help identify pathways, reduce barriers, and expand access to career opportunities in offshore wind (OSW) for underrepresented populations including Black and Brown communities and Environmental Justice communities.

Over the course of the program, BGS and Xodus Group conducted over 13 career workshops and reached over 500 students from 25 educational institutions including high schools and 2 and 4 year degree programs to expose them to the OSW industry and share career opportunities.

PHASE ONE IMPACT:

• Designed an OSW educational presentation to bring to schools to teach about the industry and career opportunities

• Reached over 400 students from 25 educational institutions including high schools and 2 and 4 year degree programs to educate about the OSW industry and share career opportunities

• Created an in class floating OSW challenge for hands on learning

• Curated a list of professionals in the industry interested in filming a “Day in the Life” video or speaking with students

• Engaged in research and partnership exploration with OSW developers, CBOs, WFD entities and educational institutions to help inform details of phase two of program.

  
  

PHASE TWO APPROACH:

• Cohort model internship program

• Development of internship pathways with OSW developers, Tier 1s and other OSW companies

• A broad introduction to the specialized nature of the OSW industry and its development

• Intentional partnership with other MassCEC funded groups and 2 and 4 year degree programs