Job Training Resources
Illinois has become one the leading states in the Midwest for clean energy jobs.
Thanks to the Future Energy Jobs Act, there are more clean energy job training programs throughout the state. See below for a list, which will be continually updated.
If you are aware of any programs not listed, please reach out to ICJC at info@ilcleanjobs.org
ASPIRA's FEJA Training
3909 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, 60647
Solar Training and industry job preparation
Austin People's Action Center
5125 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, 60651
Introductory courses on solar industry and general work force skills
Benito Juarez Community Academy
Pilsen
High school curriculum on clean energy job training
Chatham Business Association Energy Training Program
South Chicago & Chatham
Assisting under-served businesses in creating alternative energy development plans
Chicago Urban League
Southside, Englewood & Bronzeville
Offering "Solar Energy Jobs Training Program", a 52-hour training that includes classroom sessions and hands-on activities.
Chicago Urban League Solar Jobs Training
Fuller Park in South Chicago
Classroom training and hands-on activities geared toward gaining NABCEP certification
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Offering IBEW Solar Craft Apprenticeship Program
Elevate Energy Clean Energy Jobs Accelerator
Chicago & Marion
Training for individual community members and contractors to prepare for solar industry
Everblue, Rethink Electric Training
Wood Dale, IL and on-line courses
IREC accredited course offering hands-on solar installation training. Counts towards NABCEP certification
Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
Chicago West Loop
FEJA Contractor Training Program
IBEW NECA Technical Institute
Alsip, IL & Oak Lawn
Technical skills training for electrical industry
ICC Solar Pipeline
Peoria
Nine week training program for adults to enter in a career in solar. Administered by the Tri-County Urban League and Jobs Partnership Peoria
IL Central College Solar Training Program
Peoria
Courses on solar industry, job readiness and hands on technical skills. Followed by NABCEP PV Associate Exam
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
Solar Craft Apprenticeship Program, implemented by IBEW Local 134
Lumena Energy Academy
Illinois tri-state area & Iowa
Lumena Energy Academy is a Chicago-based cleantech company that facilitates renewable energy workforce development training in: PV 101, Solar Panel Installer, Virtual Power Plant technician & Renewable Energy workshops
Millennium Solar
Chicago, IL
Solar Craft Apprenticeship Training Program that prepares you for entry-level PV solar electric, PV Installation, Sales, and Design
National Latino Education Institute
McKinley Park
STEM training for trades
OAI, Inc. LYTE Solar Training Program
Chicago Loop
Preparation for entry-level positions, solar PV design, assessing and installation. Opportunity to earn industry certifications and licenses
Olive-Harvey College
South Chicago
IBEW Solar Craft Apprenticeship Program
Prosser Career Academy
Oak Park, IL
High school curriculum on clean energy job training
Reconstruction Technology Partners, LLC
Chicago Loop
A project through Safer Foundation that trains individuals in building and repair services and solar panel installation.
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
Offering IBEW Solar Craft Apprenticeship Program
Solar Craft Apprenticeship Program (IBEW)
Cottage Grove, Chicago
In partnership with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. Training women in 10 week program prepping for career in solar industry.
South Chicago Learning Center
South Chicago & Eastside
Offering classes for adult vocational and technical training
Solar Knowledge for Beginners (Part 1)
John A. Logan College (remote)
Starts 1/23/2021. The courses are free, if you contact Dennis White, Dennis.White@jalc.edu
Solar Energy International
On-line courses, also available in Spanish
Offers free on-line course introducing renewable energy and other fee-based courses on energy topics
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, Granite City & Red Bud
Solar Craft Apprenticeship Program, IBEW Local 134 implemented.
Wilbur Wright College
Northwest Chicago
Basic Certificate: Building Energy Technologies
Wilbur Wright College
Northwest Chicago
Basic Certificate: Building Energy Technologies