Indiana will share a grant with three other states to provide dislocated steelworkers training in green and renewable energy industries.

The U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday that $4.7 million would be available for certain counties in Indiana, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Indiana's grantee is the Institute for Career Development's office in Merrillville and the grant is expected to serve Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, Starke and Pulaski counties.

The Institute for Career Development is a work force training program for members of the United Steelworkers and it was created in 1989 as a result of contract negotiations between the union and companies.

Funded training programs are expected to prepare workers for careers including hybrid and electric automotive technicians, weatherization specialists, wind and energy auditors and solar panel installers.

"This grant from the Department of Labor will allow us to keep fulfilling our mission, which is to offer cutting-edge training to steelworkers," said Jerry Evans, executive director of the Merrillville center in a statement. "We are confident this training will enhance both their personal and professional lives."

Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis said in a conference call the $4.7 million grant was part of nearly $100 million in energy partnership training grants announced Wednesday gained through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

She added this "will help American workers succeed while laying the foundation for our long-term competitiveness."

"Our goal is to have a clean energy future that works for all Americans," Solis said.