While participating in the US-UK Offshore Wind Ports & Supply Chain Delegation, Bristol Community College President Dr. Laura L. Douglas visited CATCH and signed a memorandum of understanding between BCC and CATCH.

CATCH will provide BCC with technical assistance, including a “train the trainer” program, a student knowledge transfer, overseas training program, and will support BCC’s vision of building a national offshore wind training center in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

The partnership creates a framework for collaboration in the field of offshore wind to support educational training and skills development activities for the benefit of the UK and USA, with the ultimate goal of creating a strong, vibrant, and sustainable industry.

“The United Kingdom is a global leader in all segments of the offshore wind industry, with over half of the world’s wind capacity,” said President Laura L. Douglas. “BCC is pleased to enter into partnership with CATCH. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about successful public-private partnerships in offshore wind, and to bring those best practices in training and competency solutions back to our region.”

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Laura Douglas, President of BCC and Brendan Conlan, Chairman of CATCH, from the left Phillip Trombly, Regional Director for offshore wind with Utility Workers Union of America, David Talbot (CATCH CEO) and James McIntosh, Head of CATCH Skills.