Train for a Career in the Trades

Build the Future with Your Own Hands



Join our 12-week Solar & Trades Green Workforce Training Program and gain real-world skills in carpentry, electrical work, and solar energy. Experience hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and career support that prepares you for lasting success in today’s green economy.

Train for a Career in the Trades

Build the Future with Your Own Hands



Join our 12-week Solar & Trades Green Workforce Training Program and gain real-world skills in carpentry, electrical work, and solar energy. Experience hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and career support that prepares you for lasting success in today’s green economy.

A Complete Workforce Training Experience

Digital + Hands-On + Career Support



This program isn’t just about online learning — it’s a full 12-week immersive experience that combines digital modules with in-person instruction, mentorship, and job readiness

support.


Participants will explore core trades like carpentry, electrical, and solar energy through in-person workshops and field experiences, while the digital course delivers essential knowledge and prepares students to step into real-world training environments with confidence.


You’ll also receive guidance on project management, safety practices, and career planning — giving you a clear path toward union apprenticeships, private employment, or entrepreneurial opportunities.

Who This Program Is For

This program is ideal for individuals who are :

  • Exploring a new career in the trades

  • Looking for stable, high-demand employment

  • Seeking mentorship and structured support

  • Transitioning from unemployment or underemployment

  • Recent high school grads or young adults ready to enter the workforce

What You’ll Learn

A 12-Week Hybrid Program with Real Skills and Real Impact

Your learning will follow a three-part model:

Digital Learning Foundations

You’ll begin the program with four digital modules, featuring 12 video lessons that cover trade introductions, project planning, safety, and job preparation. These lessons are designed to build your confidence before you ever step into a workshop.

To bring learning to life, we’ve also integrated Virtual Reality (VR) goggles into the experience.

These immersive simulations will allow you to interact with HVAC and Solar equipment
in a safe, 3D environment—giving you a hands-on feel for tools, systems, and real-world scenarios before working with physical materials.

VR helps bridge the gap between theory and practice, so by the time you step into a lab or field setting, you’ll already be familiar with core processes and safety protocols.

Digital Curriculum Overview

Welcome & Career Pathways

  • Welcome to the Program

  • Meet Your Instructors



  • Course Structure & Expectations


Welcome & Career Pathways

  • Welcome to the Program

  • Meet Your Instructors



  • Course Structure & Expectations



Trades & Career Opportunities

  • Exploring the Trades

  • Union vs. Non-Union Careers

  • Course Structure & Expectations



Trades & Career Opportunities

  • Exploring the Trades

  • Union vs. Non-Union Careers

  • Course Structure & Expectations


Project Management Fundamentals

  • Project Planning 101

  • Sustainability & Green Building Practices

  • Course Structure & Expectations



Project Management Fundamentals

  • Project Planning 101

  • Sustainability & Green Building Practices

  • Course Structure & Expectations


Preparing for Hands-On Training



  • Intro to Carpentry

  • Intro to Electrical

  • Intro to Solar

  • Safety in the Trades

  • Preparing for Job Placement

Preparing for Hands-On Training



  • Intro to Carpentry

  • Intro to Electrical

  • Intro to Solar

  • Safety in the Trades

  • Preparing for Job Placement

📌 Students must complete a short quiz to earn their Certificate of Completion for the digital portion.

Hands-On Training Experience

Along with the digital modules, you’ll join us for in-person, hands-on instruction, led by skilled trades professionals. You’ll work in real-world environments to apply what you’ve learned — using tools, building structures, wiring systems, and installing solar panels.



Hands-on workshops will include:

Mentorship & Career Readiness

Throughout the program, you’ll be supported by a team of instructors and mentors who are committed to your growth. We’ll also provide:



What You'll Walk Away With

  • Hands-on skills in three high-demand trades

  • A deep understanding of green construction and energy systems

  • Your Certificate of Completion after finishing the digital portion

  • Support with job placement, resumes, and interviews

  • A pathway to apprenticeships or direct employment

  • Mentorship and real connections that stay with you

Hear from Others

aaron Y

Past Student

aaron Y

Past Participant

★★★★★

“The hands-on training helped me build confidence. I got hired within weeks of finishing”

★★★★★

“I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. Now I have a trade, a job, and a plan.”

peter

Past Participant

peter S

Past Student

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a paid program? 

This program is offered at no cost for qualified applicants. Space is limited.

Do I need prior experience? 

No experience is necessary. We’ll guide you from the ground up.

Is this program virtual or in-person? 

It’s a hybrid model: online digital lessons and in-person hands-on training.

What can I do with this training? 

You’ll be prepared for entry-level trade jobs, apprenticeships, and green energy careers.

Do I get a certificate? 

Yes you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion after finishing the digital course and quiz.

Get Trained. Get Hired.

Build a Better Future.

Apply now and take the first step toward a hands-on, high-impact career in the trades.

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