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At Dominion Energy, we are building Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) to deliver Virginia’s clean energy future with economic development and jobs that will be transformative for Hampton Roads and beyond.

Opportunities and Training

To move this project forward, we are working alongside global partners, Virginia businesses and hundreds of local workers, contractors and suppliers. This team is responsible for safely constructing, operating and maintaining the offshore and onshore components that will ultimately provide clean and reliable energy to up to 660,000 homes.

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Two Dominion Energy employees in safety gear look at materials on a laptop with Portsmouth Martine Terminal in the background
Offshore wind technicians in safety gear at the pilot turbines

Workforce of Tomorrow

We are committed to maximizing opportunities for Virginia’s businesses and workforce. Throughout the past decade, we have supported educational programs that provide opportunities for potential workers and future generations.

Our partnerships with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, K-12 educators, community colleges, colleges and universities, North American Building Trades Union and their state affiliate Virginia Building Trades, and other organizations throughout the region help train potential clean energy employees.

If you embrace our core values of safety, ethics and excellence and would like to learn more about the skills needed to work in the offshore wind industry, please visit our careers page.

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Offshore Wind Certifications

Depending on your desired career in the offshore wind industry, you may need to successfully complete Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training. This training reflects the safety and technical standards expected by all wind energy companies across the world. Specialized training and medical certification may also be necessary. There are currently two facilities offering GWO training in Virginia:

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