Driving the Clean Energy Future
Workforce development and training are essential components of building a resilient and equitable clean energy economy that is inclusive of all New Yorkers. Simply put, New York State cannot reach its clean energy goals without the trained professionals to translate these goals into action.
Read about New York’s progress towards it’s goals in the Clean Energy Careers Report.
For Job Seekers:
Clean Energy Internship Program - NYSERDA is helping prepare the next generation of clean energy workers by funding internships for students and recent graduates at New York State’s clean energy companies through the New York State Clean Energy Internship Program. If you are between the age of 16-24, there are local businesses in the area looking for interns just like you.
On the Job Training Program - Looking for more than an internship? This program can help get your foot in the door for a full time opportunity at a clean energy business. Hired individuals through this program will work to design, manufacture, specify, sell/distribute, install, operate, maintain, repair, audit, inspect, and train people on eligible energy efficiency and clean energy technologies and systems. Workers hired through the OJT Program must be hired to perform one or more of these activities and primarily work in one of the eligible energy efficiency and clean technology areas.
Climate Justice Fellowship - If you have recently attended a technical training school (BOCES), or participated in AmeriCorps, Youth Build, or the Conservation Corps, or otherwise fall in the category of a priority population, you are eligible for a 1 year, full time Fellowship opportunity at a participating business or college/university. Fellows are paid $37,000 for the one year fellowship, and will work on climate justice and advancing clean energy projects and technologies.
NYSERDA maintains a map of businesses participating in the above programs for job seekers just like you!
For Employers:
In addition to enrolling your business in hiring support programs like those described above, NYSERDA also funds capacity-building programs like:
Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training - awards up to $500k to build or expand New York State training infrastructure and capacity to strengthen the pipeline of skilled talent for the Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology labor market. Projects funded through this solicitation are intended to develop and/or deliver technical training, relevant education, and hands-on experience to ensure that both new and existing workers, apprentices, journeypersons, and students, as applicable, have the skills, experience, and qualifications required to meet industry demand.
Building Operations and Maintenance Training - designed to help your organization save energy and money while supporting your transition to highly-efficient, modern building systems. As a New York building owner or property manager, you can access cost-sharing for proposals up to $500k to identify training needs and partner with an expert training provider to develop a unique training program tailored to your organization's needs.
Offshore Wind Training Institute - awards up to $3M for training initiatives focused on addressing projected offshore wind (OSW) workforce gaps and preparing workers for high growth jobs. Training audiences may consist of existing and/or new workers. The intent of this funding is to support projects that address projected OSW workforce gaps and prepare workers for high growth jobs via technical training.