1. Short title This Act may be cited to as the Renewable Energy Jobs Act . 2. Alternative Energy Training and Employment Pilot Program (a) Pilot program The Secretary of Labor shall carry out a pilot program (in this section referred to as the pilot program ) to award competitive grants to eligible entities to train individuals for careers in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. (b) Application (1) In general To apply for a grant under the pilot program, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents A grant application under this section shall include the following: (A) A proposal for a program to train individuals for careers in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. (B) A description of the presence of such industries, and the availability of jobs in such industries, in the State in which the eligible entity will carry out the program. (C) A description of the sustainability of long-term careers in such industries in such State, including a description of the growth of such industries over the 10-year period preceding the date of the application and the production output of such industries as of the date of such application. (D) A plan to coordinate the efforts of the eligible entity under the program with relevant efforts of workforce development boards. (E) A description of how the program aligns with the workforce plan of such State. (F) A description of how the program will aid participants to attain recognized postsecondary credentials. (c) Duration of grant Each grant under this section shall be for a period of 3 years. (d) Use of funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds— (1) to carry out the proposal submitted by the recipient under subsection (b)(2)(A); (2) to reimburse a primary entity for the cost of providing on-the-job training