Explore Energy Training Programs

Ready to take the next step toward a career as a solar technician or electrical lineman? SkillPointe works with hundreds of partners to make programs easy to find. Consider a renewable energy certificate, an electrical and instrumentation certificate or an associate of applied science degree focused on any of these in-demand careers. 

NEXT: Select an energy industry career from the cards below and search by ZIP code to find the training that works best for your life. Before you know it, you'll be on your way to a new career!

Electrical linemen work on a power line pole

Electrical Lineman

Earnings potential up to $73 per hour
Jobs Available: 10,500+
A nuclear technician monitors screens in the control room.

Nuclear Technician

Earnings potential up to $72 per hour
Jobs Available: 500+
A power generation technician, or generator technician, performs preventative maintenance on a power system.

Power Generation Technician

Earnings potential up to $51 per hour
Jobs Available: 1,400+
Female power plant operator inspecting equipment

Power Plant Operator

Earnings potential up to $75 per hour
Jobs Available: 2,300+
A solar technician installs solar panels with a sunset in the background

Solar Energy Technician

Earnings potential up to $85 per hour
Jobs Available: 3,700+
Wind turbine technicians inspect a turbine at a wind farm

Wind Turbine Technician

Earnings potential up to $73 per hour
Jobs Available: 1,700+

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The American Opportunity Index 2024 Employer of Choice

 

Explore the 2024 American Opportunity Index to learn more about how America's largest companies create positive career outcomes for their employees.

The Index is a joint project of Schultz Family Foundation, The Burning Glass Institute, and Harvard Business School.

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