Start Your Career in the Growing Clean Energy Economy
NYSERDA’s resources can help you map your future in New York’s clean energy economy. Clean energy positions are in high demand and the market will only continue to expand as New York transitions away from fossil fuels. Careers in clean energy also typically offer above average salaries, healthcare, and other great benefits.
Whether your strengths are in community organizing, construction, engineering, marketing, or sales, there is a place for you in the clean energy workforce. NYSERDA resources can help you explore clean energy businesses and job opportunities across New York State.
NYSERDA is helping job seekers and students access careers in the clean energy economy with the following programs and resources.
Learn About Clean Energy Careers
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Energize Your Future
Read More Energize Your FutureExplore in-demand occupations in New York’s leading clean energy sectors, including typical skills, education, and earnings.
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Roadtrip Nation
Read More Roadtrip NationVideo interviews with clean energy professionals around New York State about in-demand opportunities and their career stories.
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Degrees and Certifications
Read More Degrees and CertificationsResources on degree and certification programs to prepare for a clean energy career.
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Clean Energy Apprenticeships
Read More Clean Energy ApprenticeshipsLearn more about apprenticeship programs in New York State and when programs may have active recruitments.
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Clean Energy Career Maps
Read More Clean Energy Career MapsInteractive maps outlining career paths in a variety of clean energy sectors.
Let Employers Know You’re Interested
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Clean Energy Internship Program
Read More Clean Energy Internship ProgramPaid part-time or full-time internships for current students and recent graduates at clean energy employers across New York State.
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Climate Justice Fellowships
Read More Climate Justice FellowshipsOne-year, full-time fellowships for individuals from priority populations and/or residents of NYS disadvantaged communities to work at clean energy organizations in disadvantaged communities.
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Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Program
Read More Climate Justice Fellowship Plus ProgramFull-time, 15-month fellowships for residents of New York’s 14th congressional district to work at public or non-profit organizations advancing climate justice and clean energy.
Clean Energy Trainings
NYSERDA maintains a directory of free online clean energy trainings. Additionally, the organizations below offer a range of clean energy trainings, some for individuals looking to join the clean energy field and others for existing professionals to learn new skills.
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