Resources
A few starting points for further exploration of skills, training, and jobs in solar.
A program that connects transitioning military service members and veterans with career opportunities in the solar industry.
Center for Energy Workforce Development's interactive roadmap to energy jobs and related training programs. Crosswalks jobs, skills, and certifications.
Civilian occupational crosswalk and career exploration tool from O*Net.
Online solar training for fire fighters and AHJs / code officials.
US Department of Labor tool to match general skills and interests with industry-specific credentials and geographically-specific educational opportunities.
NABCEP, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners, offers certifications and credentials for skilled professionals, specialists and those new to working in the areas of photovoltaics, solar heating, and small wind technologies.
IREC's National Solar Licensing Map provides the latest licensing, certification, and other requirements impacting the solar industry. This comprehensive tool is designed for policymakers, stakeholders, practitioners, students, consumers, and anyone looking for solar licensing information in the United States.
Annual jobs data with analysis of industry trends across the entire solar value chain.
*The Solar Foundation merged with IREC in July of 2021. IREC is carrying on this important report.
SEIA is the national trade association for the U.S. solar industry.
