Learn about careers in home energy auditing, a high-demand, high potential career field. You will receive an industry-recognized credential in Building Science Principles (BSP) upon completion and the opportunity to apply for an internship.
Program dates: April 21 - May 22, 2025
Times: 5 days/week for 5 weeks
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis
This program is a collaboration between Hired, Center for Energy and the Environment, Sabathani Community Center and Ujamaa Place.
Program Requirements- Basic computer, strong reading and math skills
- Driver’s license or actively in process of obtaining
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks
- Low income household and/or person of color
Go directly to the CEE website to apply for this program: https://www.mncee.org/career-training?home-energy-career-training-
- Free career training program for eligible participants
- $550 weekly training stipend
- Average industry starting wage $18.50 – $25/hour
- Support including interview clothing, fuel, or bus cards
- Job coach and placement opportunities
- Intro to home energy careers
- Job readiness and digital skills
- Basics of building science and home energy audits, insulation, and air sealing
- Installation training from field experts
- Job site safety guidelines
- Math for construction
- Building Science Principles certified credential
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Free to eligible participants:
- 18 years or older
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- 5th grade level reading and math
- Basic computer skills
- Must have a driver's license by the beginning of the internship