Contact Upskill.Prize@nrel.gov for more information.
The American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce (Upskill Prize) is a $5 million prize designed to accelerate the expansion of the U.S. solar manufacturing workforce and equip workers with the skills necessary to revitalize the domestic solar manufacturing supply chain. This prize targets various facets of the U.S. solar photovoltaics (PV) module supply chain, addressing critical workforce needs.
Who Can Compete?
Are you a private entity, non-profit, non-federal government organization, or academic institution? You could be part of the Upskill Prize. Teams competing in this prize must be led by either a U.S.-based PV manufacturer or U.S.-based training organization.
Important Dates
To prepare for participation in the Upskill Prize, here are the key dates and deadlines you should keep in mind:
- March 20, 1 p.m. ET: Informational Webinar
- May 21, 5 p.m. ET: Submission deadline
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