Solar Energy Resources for Job Seekers

The solar industry has grown exponentially over the last decade, bringing with it hundreds of thousands of jobs. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) funds workforce training programs to enable more people to enter the solar energy workforce and to allow those whose jobs are impacted by solar to get the information they need to do their jobs.

If you’re interested in working in the solar industry, check out some of the resources below:

Job Resources

Training Resources

• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners: Board Certifications
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council: Clean Energy Learning Online
  • Read about the impact of this project in the final report: Integration of Solar Training into Allied Professional Development Platforms
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Hands-On Photovoltaic Experience (HOPE)
• The American Institute of Architects: Solar PV and the Architect
  • Read about the impact of this project in the final report: Solar Training for Design Professionals
• University of New Hampshire: Solar Lending Professional Training - Virtual Series
• Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment (GEARED)
• SunSpec Alliance: Cyberguardians and STEM Warriors

View other solar energy resources, learn about SETO's research areas, and learn about the basics of solar energy.