Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will host an Offshore Wind Careers Workshop on Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30 pm at the organization’s headquarters at 423 North Griffing Avenue in Riverhead.

The free, 90-minute workshop will be provided by Suffolk County Community College in partnership with the Institute for Workforce Advancement.

The session is designed for anyone interested in the offshore wind industry, whether they are a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with like-minded individuals, and explore potential career opportunities. The workshop is open to high school students and adults with interest in almost any skill, from welding to engineering.

Attendees will be introduced to an intuitive, career-focused web platform designed to help young people and adults in job transition to get a handle on employment opportunities, skills requirements, and the leading employers in the industry.

Additional workshop topics include an introduction to wind farms and how they work, what is happening now on Long Island in the offshore wind sector, and how a wind turbine is built.

Interested parties can register at: http://tiny.cc/WindCareers.

“This workshop provides an ideal way to find your role within offshore wind’s broad range of careers – whether you are seeking blue-collar or white-collar opportunities,” said August Ruckdeschel, Clean Energy Coordinator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. “Offshore wind power will not only help build Long Island's green economy, it will also deliver good-paying union jobs.”

Long Island is a leader in New York State in the development of offshore wind, with several major projects completed or underway. These include South Fork Wind, a 132-megawatt farm that began operation in December of 2023; Sunrise Wind, a 924-megawatt farm that began construction in July; and, Empire Wind 1, a proposed 816-megwatt farm.

Note: Research/work reported in this press release is supported by SUNY System Administration under SUNY Offshore Wind Training Institute.

About Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

Established in 1917, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE Suffolk) is a non-profit community education agency that works to preserve the county’s agricultural resources, marine life, protect our eco-systems, support families, provide community service opportunities for youth, and advance research-based education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Affiliated with Cornell University as part of the national land grant university system, CCE Suffolk’s staff consists of educators, researchers, specialists, and support personnel who are dedicated to making Suffolk County a desirable place to live and work.

CCE Suffolk is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under an organizational model approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York.

More information is available at http://ccesuffolk.org/.