For clean energy businesses
NYSERDA’s workforce development and training solutions provide clean energy businesses with funding and resources to hire new talent, develop the skills of current employees, and build their teams’ capacity. Visit NYSERDA’s workforce development website to learn more.
For training providers
NYSERDA supports training providers, schools, career counselors, and other workforce development professionals with funding and information to share their clean energy expertise with a diverse audience of New Yorkers. To learn more, visit its website.
For building owners and property managers
Increasing the efficiency of buildings requires more than just new technology; it requires a highly trained staff that can identify, diagnose, and resolve energy-related issues. NYSERDA helps building owners and property managers reduce expenses and increase profitability with dedicated funding for workforce development and training.
Other workforce related resources
The following resources are available to all New Yorkers:
Program Resources
Fact Sheet [PDF]: Downloadable PDF with an overview of all available funding opportunities through NYSERDA’s Workforce Development initiative.
Definitions: Glossary of common terms found in NYSERDA’s workforce development and training solicitations can be referenced to help with your application process.
Example Training Projects: Find inspiration for training projects at your organization by learning about the variety of technology areas, the mix of training providers, and the types of training program formats funded through NYSERDA’s Workforce Development and Training programs.
Participating Clean Energy Employers: Explore the businesses and organizations that are participating as employers in NYSERDA’s Workforce Development and Training programs to find an opportunity that aligns with your career goals.
Training and Workforce Development Resources
“Clean Energy Careers New York”: Hear from real contractors how the green economy is growing and the many opportunities out there.
Building Performance Contractors Association: Search for or post a clean energy job.
Clean Energy Career Maps: Identify various paths for growth and career advancement in the field of clean energy. NYSERDA invites educators, career advisors, jobseekers, employers, policymakers, and workforce professionals to explore these free tools to help map out clean energy career journeys.
Offshore Wind Training and Career Pathways Site: Learn about the wide range of career pathways and training opportunities in the growing offshore wind industry.
NYSERDA Partner Clean Energy Training Sites: See upcoming trainings for new and existing workers offered by training organizations that have been a part of NYSERDA’s Workforce Development and Training Programs.
Clean Energy Siting Training and Resources: Trainings, guides, and tools for local governments to manage responsible clean energy development in their communities.
Clean Heat Connect: A network of heat pump distributors and manufacturers offering installer resources, including trainings, sales and marketing strategies, and tools from NYSERDA, NEEP, and trusted partners.
Energy Code Training and Resources: Explore training and resources to improve energy code enforcement and assist with local energy code adoption.
Directory of Free Online Clean Energy Training: Explore free online clean energy training opportunities to expand your knowledge on a variety of clean energy categories.
Training Provider Resources: Training materials for use in clean energy training programs.
Labor Market Data and Reports: Review state and national publications and websites for data and information on energy efficiency and clean energy workforce needs.
Partner Connector
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.