The Green Career Pathways provides training for people experiencing barriers to employment to enter the growing green job sector—heat pump and solar installers, insulation technicians, reuse specialists, to name a few. The training is grounded in the the nationally-recognized Roots of Success curriculum. The collaborative program is unique as it brings together resources from a wide variety of organizations, from private employers to unions to public workforce development agencies to educational organizations, and provides paid training and a nurturing environment for this population. This project will:
Upon successful completion, participants receive an "Environmental Specialist" certificate from the Federal Department of Labor as an approved Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
The training program lasts 12 weeks, and is held in-person in the City of Ithaca. A commitment of at least 12 hours a week is required. Accepted participants receive $250/week for participating in training, as well as additional paid on-the-job training opportunities with the Finger Lakes ReUse Centers.
The next round will start March 3, 2025.
If you are interested in enrolling, you can always fill out the application here, and we will get in touch with applicants as we prepare for the next training program.
You can also check back here and keep an eye on our social media, newsletters, and public communications for updates on Green Career Pathways and other workforce development programs.
Aloja Airewele Energy Warriors Program Leader |
Patrick Lynch Environmental Literacy & Work Readiness Educator |
Keegan Young Environmental Literacy & Work Readiness Educator |
Energy Warriors
Green Career Pathways
EnergyWarriors@cornell.edu
Last updated January 24, 2025