Prepare yourself for a fulfilling career in solar energy!
Join one of our training programs and explore the essential aspects of solar energy and installation processes, preparing yourself for an exciting future in this rapidly expanding industry. Community youth strongly encouraged to apply!
Training Highlights:
- Hands-on experience with electricity
- Introduction to solar energy principles
- Fundamentals of photovoltaics
- Site tours and company visits
Plus, you can earn while you learn! Stipends available for qualified participants.
A potential to get certified! Certification course participants (ages 18+) have an opportunity to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam, which qualifies an individual to design, sell, install, or maintain systems in a supervised capacity.
Upcoming Courses
Intro to Solar – Paid Training
January 25 – February 1, 2025
Saturday: 10am–3pm
Monday to Friday: 4pm–9pm
Sabathani Community Center, Room 306
310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis
Join this 7-day hands-on training to explore the basics of solar energy and prepare for opportunities in the growing renewable energy field!
Earn While You Learn: Participants will complete 35 hours of training and earn $20/hour—receiving a total of $700 upon course completion.
The application for this session is now closed.
Solar Certification – Paid Training
February 3 – 20, 2025
Monday to Friday: 4pm–9pm
Saturday: 10am–3pm
Sabathani Community Center, Room 306
310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis
Gain essential knowledge in electrical circuits, safety protocols, and Photovoltaics (PV) systems.
Earn While You Learn: Participants will complete 80 hours of training and earn $20/hour–receiving a total of $1,600 upon course completion.
The application for this session is now closed.
What You’ll Learn
Explore renewable energy through interactive sessions and hands-on projects, including:
- Fundamentals of solar construction
- Job site safety practices
- Career pathways in solar and essential soft skills
- Solar array setup and operation
- Progress toward OSHA 10 and IronRidge Certified Installer certifications
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be 17 years or older
- Basic high school-level reading and math skills required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Preference given to BIPOC youth (ages 17–24) living within 6 miles of George Floyd Square.
Produced in partnership with the City of Minneapolis Health Department, Green Careers, and Go Solar Academy.