EDUCATION & TRAINING

Clean energy jobs are available and accessible to people of all experience levels. Many companies are recruiting through non-traditional pathways, including on-the-job training and apprenticeships, high school technical education, vocational schools, technical certification programs, community colleges, and internships. These careers provide pathways for higher wages, continuing education, and professional development.

To explore potential clean energy pathways, take a look at the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC) Clean Energy Career Map.

Take the next step

If you’re interested in learning more about jobs in the energy sector, here are some resources to connect you with people who can help. Visit one of these locations to meet with a career counselor; they can help you search through job listings, find training and apprenticeship programs, and provide access to computers and other needed resources. For more information, please email workforce@capreg.org.

  • Albany County: Career Central  175 Central Avenue, Albany NY 12206; 518-462-7600

Get training

Build up your level of certification through programs available for people just entering the workforce or for those who need additional certification within their field in order to advance. Programs are available at the following institutions:

There are many other energy and non-energy apprenticeship programs available through unions and employers. Ask your career counselor to help you find the program that works for you.