For Employers:
NYSERDA is preparing the current and future workforce to meet the demands of clean energy jobs. NYSERDA offers funding and support for job seekers, training partners, and clean energy businesses in areas such as:
Training building and operations staff to properly operate and maintain building systems
On-the-job training for new clean energy workers
Supporting internships for students looking to gain hands-on skills at a clean energy company and climate justice fellowships to support efforts in disadvantaged communities.
Establishing a talent pipeline that can reduce the cost of hiring new workers.
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.
FOR CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESSES
NYSERDA’s workforce development and training solutions provide clean energy businesses with funding and resources to hire new talent, develop the skills of current employees, and build their teams’ capacity. Visit NYSERDA’s workforce development website to learn more.
FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS
NYSERDA supports training providers, schools, career counselors, and other workforce development professionals with funding and information to share their clean energy expertise with a diverse audience of New Yorkers. To learn more, visit its website.
FOR BUILDING OWNERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS
Increasing the efficiency of buildings requires more than just new technology; it requires a highly trained staff that can identify, diagnose, and resolve energy-related issues. NYSERDA helps building owners and property managers reduce expenses and increase profitability with dedicated funding for workforce development and training.