Energy Career Support

Career Services

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) can help! NYSERDA works closely with NYSDOL on several workforce training activities. While NYSERDA works with numerous training partners to develop and deliver training to support energy efficiency and renewable energy jobs, NYSDOL helps people with their job search, skill assessment and provides people with information on support services, counseling and training.

Whether you have lost your job or are looking for your next promotion, NYSDOL can help you with your job search. You can visit a One-Stop Career Center and speak with their staff about Career Services, including resume writing, interview techniques, apprenticeship opportunities, training grants, search online job listings or attend a job fair. Interested in a career in energy efficiency or renewable energy? Visit GreenCareersNY.com to learn more Green Careers and Jobs!

Not sure about your next career move? Check out NYSDOL’s CareerZone where you can research occupations and JobZone where you can post customized resumes in their Job Portfolio. JobZone is a free, One-Stop online job search and career planning system that helps you make informed career decisions. JobZone provides information on 900 occupations matched with the latest labor market information from the NYS Department of Labor. The strength of JobZone is its ability to offer you local and relevant content based your interest and job seeking activities.

Visit Build a Career Portfolio - this portfolio is a password-protected secure storage area for all your career management and job search information. Use the modules as your guide to career decision making, and store customized resumes for your job search. Assess your Interests - If you're unsure which occupation is right for you, here's a place to start. Rank your top three career interests to create a list of matching occupations to explore. Get Assistance - Career Service Locations .

NYS DOL also provides priority service to Veterans during their job search.

Also, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) provides information about job placement resources.

Explore Resources

Apprenticeship Opportunities - Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled occupation through both on-the-job training (Practical, paid experience) and learning the related technical knowledge in a classroom.

Jobseeker Resource Room - Links and tools to help explain the career development process and create effective resumes.

Find out what help is offered on the federal level. The U.S. Department of Energy’s “Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy” site offers information about education and training opportunities in the clean energy field. This includes K-12 lesson plans and activities, professional development tips, educational opportunities (such as scholarships, internships or fellowships), contests aimed at youth to promote clean energy careers, and many other useful resources.

Especially for Teens

Why Stay in School - Education pays off. See how much and for how long with these interesting facts and figures. The more you learn, the more you earn!

Student Resource Room - Links to non-NYSDOL information and services for making effective career decisions.

Check out NYSDOL's CareerZone where you can research occupations.

The Youth Portal is a link to find your way to the future and prepare for a career. These tools come from groups that serve youth and can help you to: