Renewable Energy Group partners with US Department of Labor, Iowa Biofuels Training International to expand biofuels training

The Renewable Energy Group, together with U.S. Department of Labor at the biodiesel conference, announced a new national program to roll-out expanded training for “green collar” training for laboratory, maintenance and operations positions at ethanol and biodiesel plants. The two groups have partnered with Iowa Biofuels Training International (IBTI) in the program.

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