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NATIONAL OFFSHORE WIND TRAINING CENTER
HAUPPAUGE, NY · EIN 863436489 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B30 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · offshorewindtraining.ny.gov
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$106K
net assets
$3.5M
employees
0
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

TO ESTABLISH AN OFFSHORE WIND TRAINING FACILITY IN SUFFOLK COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING THE LOCAL WORKFORCE FOR THE OFFSHORE WIND JOB MARKET IN NEW YORK BY PROVIDING GWO CERTIFIED TRAINING. TO SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR GWO TRAINING IN THE U.S.

profile · synthesized from sources

National Offshore Wind Training Center is establishing a GWO-certified training facility in Suffolk County, New York, to prepare the local workforce for careers in the offshore wind industry. The organization aims to serve as a national model for offshore wind workforce development through standardized, industry-recognized training programs. Its mission focuses on building a skilled, diverse, and equitable pipeline for the growing U.S. offshore wind sector.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

OSW NYC Waterfront Pathways Program
Increases opportunities for MWDBEs in the offshore wind and waterfront industries by providing training and support for disadvantaged communities.
Offshore Wind Training Program
Provides GWO (Global Wind Organization) certified training to prepare workers for careers in offshore wind energy, focusing on safety, technical skills, and industry readiness.
Pay for Performance Grant Program
Provides operational and capacity-building funding to training programs that deliver job training in high-demand clean energy sectors, including offshore wind.
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program
Supports capital investments in training infrastructure, including facility construction, modernization, and equipment purchases for offshore wind training providers.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Clean Energy Workforce Training 2 activities
    • Delivering GWO-certified and direct-entry workforce training programs
      Operates training programs, including GWO Certified Training that meets international safety standards, to prepare individuals for offshore wind jobs. Offers direct entry pathways for those without prior apprenticeship experience, and supports pre-apprentices, apprentices, and journey workers in clean energy fields such as offshore wind, energy efficiency, and EV infrastructure.
    • Operating an online platform and interactive tools for offshore wind career pathways
      Provides an online platform with interactive tools—including a career pathways explorer, training locations map, and job/education/funding opportunity board—to connect job seekers with offshore wind industry careers, training programs, and resources. The platform supports career advancement by detailing job types, salaries, required training, and project phases such as planning, development, and permitting.
  • MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
    • Expanding workforce access through targeted training and outreach
      Provides training and support for minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs) to participate in offshore wind and waterfront industries, promoting job creation in disadvantaged communities. Hosts facility tours, Open Hours, and Q&A Social Hours at locations like the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and Sunset Park to engage prospective applicants and the public.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.18M
Contributions & grants$1.18M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.64M
Cash$1.17M
Investments$0
Liabilities$151K
Net assets$3.49M
Liquid reserves131.6 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -64.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • LOUIS PETRIZZO — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW ARACICH — DIRECTOR
  • ROGER CLAYMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • African American Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partners with the African American Chamber of Commerce to assist small businesses with bonding readiness and procurement preparedness.
  • BronxWorks Partner — Partners with BronxWorks on the Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program to support hiring individuals for climate justice fellowships in the Bronx and Queens.
  • NJEDA Government — Collaborates on workforce development research and training initiatives in offshore wind.
  • NYSERDA Government — Collaborates on workforce development research and training initiatives in offshore wind.
  • New Jersey Partner — Collaborates on offshore wind training opportunities across state lines.
  • New Jersey Economic Development Authority Government — Collaborates with NJEDA on clean energy loan and grant programs supporting small businesses in offshore wind and related sectors.
  • New Jersey Economic Development Authority Government — Supports the website and workforce development initiatives for offshore wind training.
  • New Jersey Economic Development Authority Partner — Collaborated with NJEDA to support offshore wind workforce development through shared resources
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Collaborates with NYSERDA on funding initiatives to prepare pre-apprentices, apprentices, and journey workers for clean energy employment.
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Supports the website and workforce development initiatives for offshore wind training.
  • New York State Research and Development Authority Government — Partnered with NYSERDA to develop the Offshore Wind Training New York website
  • South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Partner — Provides exclusive access for program participants to tour the facility as part of the OWIH Innovator Program Q&A Social Hour.
  • Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partners with the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to support small businesses in overcoming barriers to surety bonding and public contracting.
  • U.S. National Science Foundation Funder — Receives funding support from the National Science Foundation for workforce development initiatives related to ocean and offshore wind technologies.
  • Windscape Brooklyn Partner — Collaborates on hosting Open Hours events at the Sunset Park facility.
  • offshore wind firm Partner — Collaborates with offshore wind firms to share job, training, funding, or event opportunities with job seekers
  • offshore wind firms Partner — Collaborates with offshore wind firms to share job, training, funding, or event opportunities
  • offshore wind partners Partner — Collaborates with offshore wind partners to share job, training, funding, or event opportunities
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Centralized Access Model for Workforce Development
    methodology: centralized-resource-access
    By centralizing access to career, training, funding, and job opportunities, the organization increases participation in the offshore wind industry because integrated information lowers barriers to entry and improves navigation for job seekers and employers.
  • Direct Entry Pathways to Expand Workforce Access
    methodology: direct-entry_pathway
    By offering training programs that do not require prior apprenticeship experience, the organization enables broader workforce participation because it removes traditional barriers and creates family-sustaining career opportunities for underrepresented populations.
  • Equitable Workforce Pipeline through Targeted Training
    methodology: equitable_workforce_pipeline
    By providing targeted training to MWDBEs and disadvantaged communities, the organization builds equitable workforce pipelines because focused access counteracts systemic exclusion and increases representation in high-growth offshore wind careers.
  • Geospatial Mapping to Improve Career Accessibility
    methodology: geospatial_access_mapping
    By using geographic mapping tools, the organization connects job seekers with training and education opportunities because visual, location-based access increases awareness and reduces logistical barriers to participation.
  • Standardized Safety Training Aligned with Global Industry Needs
    methodology: globally_standardized_training
    By using globally standardized GWO-certified training, the organization ensures workforce readiness because alignment with international safety standards increases employability and operational safety across offshore wind projects.