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 and be part of MA’s transition toward clean energy and healthier communities!
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FREE 10-WEEK HANDS-ON WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM
FALL 2026
- Enrollment: Opens Summer 2026
- This program is 100% in person
- Program Dates: September 9 - November 20, 2026
- Days & Times: Mondays - Thursdays & Select Fridays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Duration: 10 weeks hands-on training (approximately 100 hrs total)
Please fill out our General Interest Form and we will contact you when enrollment opens.
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)
WHERE
Offered through Holyoke Community College (HCC), this program will take place at these two locations:
Mondays - Thursdays:
Dean Technical High School
Rooms: 203; 2nd Floor
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 10-week, hands-on program, you’ll earn your OSHA 10 Construction 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) installations and electrical vehicle (EV) charging systems. Friday training focuses on job readiness and career development skills.
START YOUR NEW CAREER WITH THESE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:
+ OSHA 10 Credentials / Workplace Safety
+ Hand & Power Tools
+ Measurements & Diagrams
+ Wall Framing Installation & Maintenance
+ Electrical Concepts, Circuitry & Calculations
+ Applications in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) & Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Technology
+ Job Readiness Skills
ELIGIBILITY
+ At least 18 yrs of age
+ Authorized to work in the U.S.
+ Have a high school diploma or GED/HiSET
+ Willing to seek employment in clean energy or related building trades fields
+ Able to start PT/FT work following training
+ Able to complete online OSHA 10 Construction Safety Training outside of class with course license and laptop access provided
+ Participate in 1:1 Career Counseling during and after the program for up to 1 yr
+ 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!
Past Cohorts
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)
