Supporting High-Quality Careers in Clean Energy
New York State is home to strong organized labor movements with the expertise to train the workforce needed to support the clean energy transition. NYSERDA’s workforce development and training solutions provide funding and resources to attract new talent, develop the skills of current members of organized labor, and build the capacity to meet our Climate Act goals 
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NYSERDA is pleased to support training and real-world experience in partnership with organized labor that is helping prepare New Yorkers to enter the thriving clean energy workforce. A growing pipeline of renewable energy and building decarbonization projects continue to increase demand for skilled clean energy workers. NYSERDA understands that it is critically important to develop the talent needed in all areas of the clean energy industry and continue to foster the record job growth already seen during New York’s transition to a clean energy economy.
Funding Opportunities and Wage Support Programs
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Clean Energy Training for (Pre-) Apprentices and Journey Workers
Read More Clean Energy Training for (Pre-) Apprentices and Journey WorkersFunding for labor organizations to create and expand pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs in clean energy.
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Offshore Wind Workforce Training
Read More Offshore Wind Workforce TrainingFunding for training initiatives that prepare workers with the technical skills required for offshore wind careers.
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Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Technology Training
Read More Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Technology TrainingFunding for training providers to develop and offer technical training and employment opportunities.
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Clean Energy Internship Program
Read More Clean Energy Internship ProgramCost-share support to hire part-time or full-time interns who are pre-qualified by NYSERDA.
Additional Opportunities & Resources
- Workforce Development and Training Definitions: Get up to speed on key terms used in NYSERDA’s workforce development and training funding opportunities.
- Hiring Disadvantaged Community Populations: Explore guidance and support for advancing equity and inclusion in recruitment and hiring.
- Connect with Partners: NYSERDA's Partner Connector facilitates connections among training providers, employers, community partners, and other organizations that are interested in forming partnerships and collaborating within our workforce development and training programs.
- Directory of Free Online Clean Energy Training: Explore training opportunities on a variety of clean energy topics available online at no cost according to category, training provider, and skill level.
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