Introductory Training in Green Construction, Electricity & Clean Energy Systems
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Are you a hands-on learner?
Do you want to upskill & earn more in a new career?
Apply today & be part of MA’s transition toward clean energy & healthier communities!
APPLY FOR OUR FREE 4-WEEK HANDS-ON WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM
WHEN: SPRING 2025 (No Longer Enrolling; Cohort Filled)
- Enrollment: Full
- This program is 100% in person
- Program Dates: March 31 - May 23, 2005 (Please note: no training will be held the week of April 21st-25th)
- Days & Times: Mondays - Fridays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Duration: 7 weeks hands-on training (approximately 80 hrs total)
WHEN: SUMMER 2025 (Now Enrolling)
- Enrollment: Now Enrolling
- This program is 100% in person
- Program Dates: July 7 - Aug 1, 2025
- Days & Times: Mondays - Fridays, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Duration: 4 weeks hands-on training (approximately 80 hrs total)
WHERE
Offered through Holyoke Community College (HCC), this program will take place at these two locations:
Mondays - Thursdays:
Dean Technical High School
Rooms: Electrical & Carpentry Workshops
Address: 1045 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Fridays:
Holyoke Community College Campus
Room: Kittredge Center (KC), Room #222
Address: 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040
WHAT
In this FREE 4-week, hands-on program, you’ll earn your OSHA 10 safety credentials while learning the basics of green construction, hand and power tool use, and electrical concepts and circuitry. You’ll also learn how these skills are applied in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation and electrical vehicle (EV) charging systems.
ONE PROGRAM. THREE PATHWAYS.
Upon program completion, choose from three pathways:
1) Apply to enter the construction field.
2) Apply to a competitive paid apprenticeship program to become a licensed electrician.
3) Apply to one of our FREE clean energy technician programs. Please fill out our Interest & Inquiry Form here and we will be in touch when enrollment opens!
Space is limited to 15 people. Applications are reviewed in order of submission. Apply soon!