Workforce Development and Training
Supporting the ecosystem of New York's clean energy future.
Workforce development and training are essential components of building a resilient and equitable clean energy economy that is inclusive of all New Yorkers. Simply put, New York State cannot reach its clean energy goals without the trained professionals to translate these goals into action.
Our funding and resources support a diverse range of workforce development programs and training activities to help businesses, organizations, and individuals build their clean energy future.
- Enhance climate justice and clean energy priorities in disadvantaged communities
- On-the-job training for new clean energy staff
- Internships for students seeking hands-on experience at a clean energy company
- Curriculum development to meet the demands of clean energy employers
- Expand or create a sustainable talent pipeline to reduce the costs and risks of hiring new employees
- Clean energy training for pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and journey workers.
- Training for building and operations staff to properly operate and maintain building systems
Explore these opportunities by audience, plus additional resources, below.
Explore Workforce Development Opportunities
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For Businesses
Get Started For BusinessesFunding opportunities and resources for clean energy organization looking to grow and train their teams.
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For Job Seekers & Students
Get Started For Job Seekers & StudentsInformation about careers in the clean energy sector, plus internship, fellowship, and apprenticeship opportunities.
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For Training Providers & Community Partners
Get Started For Training Providers & Community PartnersResources and funding for community-based organizations and training providers to empower New York's clean energy workforce.
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For Building Owners & Property Managers
Get Started For Building Owners & Property ManagersFunding and best practices for training building operations and maintenance staff in clean energy technologies and systems.
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For Organized Labor
Get Started For Organized LaborFunding opportunities designed to expand clean energy training for pre-apprentices, apprentices, and journey workers.
Additional Workforce Opportunities and Resources
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Energize Your Future
Read More Energize Your FutureInformation on in-demand occupations in New York’s leading clean energy sectors, including typical skills, education, and earnings.
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Clean Energy Training Resources
Read More Clean Energy Training ResourcesWorkforce and training development resources for employers, job seekers, training providers, and more.
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Partner Connector
Read More Partner ConnectorOnline platform that facilitates connections among training providers, employers, and other workforce and training organizations.
A Clean Energy Future for All
To meet the requirements of a clean energy economy as outlined in the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) 
, NYSERDA has dedicated more than $180 million in funding to support clean energy workforce development and training. The Climate Act mandates that no less than 35%, with a goal of at least 40% of our climate action benefits, will go toward New York’s disadvantaged communities.
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