This registration is for the Foundation 2 Blade educational program taking place on May 21-23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST each day.
This Foundation 2 Blade training is sponsored by Vineyard Offshore and is open to businesses based in New England that are owned by underrepresented community members (MBE, WBE, VBE, XBE).
As the offshore wind industry in Massachusetts continues to expand, it is crucial that we ensure equal opportunities for participation and benefits for historically marginalized communities. This includes businesses owned by groups that have been historically excluded from economic opportunities, such as Wampanoag, Narragansett, Nipmuc, Native Americans, African Americans, Cape Verdeans, Indigenous peoples, Hispanics, Asians, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, people of color, and people with disabilities.
Historically, these communities have been disproportionately impacted by negative effects of energy production, such as pollution, displacement, trafficking, and exploitation. In an effort to create a safer, more inclusive, and equitable offshore wind industry that benefits all members of our communities, The Oceantic Network and Vineyard Wind are offering a complimentary (a $2095 value) three-day offshore wind supply chain training program to New England-based businesses owned by underrepresented groups, including women, veterans, minorities, tribes, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals.
Foundation 2 Blade is the industry's most comprehensive training program for businesses that are ready to take advantage of opportunities in the offshore wind industry. Over the course of multiple sessions, you will gain the tools, resources, and industry connections that will prepare your business to successfully enter the offshore wind supply chain.
This training will provide an overview of the expanding offshore wind industry in the United States and offer insight into how participating businesses can enter the supply chain. Because of the industry's size and complexity, offshore wind requires the work of many diverse business sectors. The opportunities are growing, but it can be difficult to enter the industry on your own. The time and resources needed to successfully enter the market often cost businesses hundreds of expensive consulting hours.
Enrolling in Foundation 2 Blade will greatly reduce your research and onboarding costs and help your business by answering three critical questions:
Where do I fit in the offshore wind supply chain?
How do I enter the market?
Who do I need to connect with in the industry?
Let the Oceantic Network do the work for you – we are the offshore wind experts.
Registration includes complimentary breakfast and lunch each day and a 327-page hardcover textbook for Foundation 2 Blade. Breakfast will be served at 9 and the program starts promptly at 10.
The Carpenters Local Union 330 is served by the 14 bus, with the nearest stop at Jefferson & I-95 (before Cypress). There is ample parking in the lot at the venue.
Day 1 - Introduction to Offshore Wind, Siting, and Permitting
Day 2 - Manufacturing, Construction, and Installation
Day 3 - Operations and Maintenance, How to Get Involved
After you register, you will receive an email containing additional information about the program.
