For Businesses
An Investment in Your Team Is an Investment in Your Business
NYSERDA’s workforce development and training programs provide New York's clean energy businesses, including contractors and installers, renewable energy developers, and manufacturers with funding and resources to hire new talent, develop the skills of current employees, and build their teams’ capacity. The return on investment in these areas can be substantial: workforce development and training can inspire new innovations and revenue streams, lead to improved staff morale and retention rates, and unlock previously unattainable levels of quality and productivity. Ultimately, this adds up to increased profitability for businesses and a pipeline of workers to help lead New York’s clean energy transition.
NYSERDA is helping clean energy businesses invest in their teams with the following programs and resources.
Hiring and Training New Employees
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On-the-Job Training
Learn More On-the-Job TrainingSupport finding qualified candidates and reimbursement funding for new hires.
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Clean Energy Internship Program
Learn More Clean Energy Internship ProgramFunding for clean energy employers to hire part-time or full-time interns who are pre-qualified by NYSERDA.
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Climate Justice Fellowships
Learn More Climate Justice FellowshipsFunding for one-year, full-time fellowships at clean energy employers working in disadvantaged communities.
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Hiring Disadvantaged Community Populations
Learn More Hiring Disadvantaged Community PopulationsGuidance and support for advancing equity and inclusion in recruiting and hiring for clean energy businesses.
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Leveraging Multiple Workforce Programs
Learn More Leveraging Multiple Workforce ProgramsInformation and employer testimonials on how clean energy businesses can combine NYSERDA programs to upskill their workforce.
Training Current or New Employees
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Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Technology Training
Learn More Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Technology TrainingFunding for businesses to work with training providers to develop and offer technical training and employment opportunities.
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Offshore Wind Workforce Training
Learn More Offshore Wind Workforce Training (opens in new window)Funding for training initiatives that prepare workers with the technical skills required for offshore wind jobs.
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Cooperative Advertising and Training for Clean Energy Partners
Learn More Cooperative Advertising and Training for Clean Energy Partners (opens in new window)Cost-share incentives to support advertising, promotions, and trainings related to heat pumps and energy efficiency upgrades.
Additional Opportunities & Resources for Businesses:
- Building Owners & Property Managers: Review funding opportunities to train your building operations and maintenance staff.
- NYSERDA's Partner Connector Partners: Get connected with 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: Lists training opportunities on a variety of clean energy topics available online at no cost according to category, training provider, and skill level.
- Expand Your Clean Energy Offerings: Discover opportunities and benefits of diversifying business models with clean energy products and service offerings.
- Funding for Contractors & Installers: Access support to help hire new employees, train current employees, and diversify your business model with clean energy technologies and services.
- Green Careers & Trainings Case Studies: Explore real-world examples of efforts to build New York’s clean energy workforce through education, training, and employment opportunities.
- Organized Labor: Learn about support for training opportunities and wage support that are available to organized labor.
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