Introductory Training in 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!
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FREE 7-WEEK HANDS-ON WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM
FALL 2026
- Enrollment: Will Open Summer 2026
- This program is 100% in person
- Program Dates: September 7 - October 30, 2026
- Days & Times: Mondays - Fridays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Duration: 7 weeks hands-on training (approximately 87 hrs total)
Please fill out our General Interest Form and we will contact you when enrollment opens for Fall 2026.
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)
SUMMER 2025 (No Longer Enrolling; Cohort Filled)
- Enrollment: Full
- This program is 100% in person
- Program Dates: July 21 - Aug 15, 2025
- Days & Times: Mondays - Fridays, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Duration: 4 weeks hands-on training (approximately 80 hrs total)
Fall 2025 (No Longer Enrolling; Cohort Filled)
- Enrollment: Full
- This program is 100% in person
- Program Dates: September 8 - October 31, 2025 (Please note: no training will be held the week of October 13 - 17th)
- Days & Times: Mondays - Fridays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Duration: 7 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 7-week, hands-on program, you’ll earn your OSHA 10 safety credentials while learning the basics of construction, hand and power tool use, and electrical concepts and circuitry during the week, Mondays - Thursdays. You’ll also learn how these skills are applied in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation and electrical vehicle (EV) charging systems. Friday training focuses on job readiness and career development skills.
START YOUR NEW CAREER WITH THESE TOOLS & FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:
+ OSHA 10 Credentials / Workplace Safety
+ Job Readiness Skills
+ Energy Efficient Materials & Design
+ Hand & Power Tools
+ Measurements & Diagrams
+ Framing Basics
+ Wall Installation & Maintenance
+ Electrical Concepts & Circuitry
+ Applications in Solar & EV Technology
ELIGIBILITY
+ 18+ yrs of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
+ Demonstrated willingness to seek employment in building trades or clean energy fields
+ Able to start PT/FT work following training
+ Participate in 1:1 Career Counseling during & after the program; up to 1 yr
+ Have a high school diploma or GED/HiSET
+ Participate in intake exams and interviews
+ Pass a sex offender background check (SORI)
ONE PROGRAM. THREE PATHWAYS.
Upon program completion, choose from three pathways:
1) Apply to enter the building trades or clean energy fields: carpentry, construction, electricity, flooring, roofing, general labor, solar, energy efficiency, etc.
2) Apply to a competitive paid apprenticeship program to become a licensed electrician either in the electrical union or with a non-union company
3) Apply to one of our FREE Clean Energy programs.
Space is limited to 20 people. Applications are reviewed in order of submission. Please fill out our General Interest Form below and we will be in touch when enrollment opens!
