Online Sustainable Business and Offshore Wind Technology Workshop
Sustainable Business and Offshore Wind Technology Workshops
These short self-paced online workshops are tailored for managers and employees of small businesses, with a focus on minority- and women-owned enterprises. Each module is designed to be completed in under an hour, providing concise and actionable insights to integrate sustainable practices and prepare for opportunities in the offshore wind industry.
These workshops introduce the principles and strategies for integrating sustainability into business operations, enhancing environmental responsibility, and fostering long-term success.
· – Understand the fundamentals of sustainability and its impact on business growth.
· – Learn to design and implement effective sustainability strategies.
· – Explore workforce trends and strategies for inclusive, sustainable workplaces.
· – Discover techniques to promote sustainability while strengthening your brand.
· – Gain insights into building eco-friendly and efficient supply chains.
· – Learn to measure success in terms of people, planet, and profit.
· – Master essential project management skills to support offshore wind projects.
These workshops provide a foundation for small businesses to enter the offshore wind sector, with a focus on financial readiness, compliance, and project management.
· – Explore funding opportunities and strategies for green business initiatives.
· – Evaluate your product’s environmental footprint.
· – Assess and enhance your business’s social contributions.
· – Understand the requirements to achieve certifications like LEED and ensure compliance.
These workshops delve into the offshore wind industry, covering its relevance, infrastructure, and supply chain opportunities for small businesses.
· – Learn about the importance of offshore wind in renewable energy.
·– Get an overview of wind farm locations and turbine mechanics.
· – Understand supply chain dynamics and opportunities in offshore wind.
· – Explore the processes of site selection and regulatory approval.
· – Learn the steps in building and installing wind farms.
· – Discover manufacturing opportunities in offshore wind technology.
· – Understand the logistics of integrating wind energy into existing grids.
· – Explore best practices for maintaining offshore wind facilities.
Instructors:
Saeedeh Anvari, PhD Assistant Professor Supply Chain & Operation
Jing Betty Feng, PhD Associate Professor International Business
Marj Issapour MS, P.E. Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Supriyo Karmakar, PhD Associate Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Wenhai Li, PhD Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering
Sue Moon, PhD Associate Professor Human Resource Management
Meeghan Rogers, PhD Associate Professor Finance
Khosro Shirvani, PhD Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering
Mengsteab Tesfayohannes-Beraki, PhD Associate Professor Strategic Management
Ebru Ulusoy, PhD Associate Professor Marketing
Geraldo (Gerry) Vasquez, DBA Assistant Professor Accounting
Xu Zhang, PhD Professor Economics
Bahar Zoghi, PhD Professor Civil Engineering
Contact: Retraining@farmingdale.edu
Renewable Energy & Sustainability Center
CleanEnergy@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm