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How to Get Started

Find out what sector and role would best fit your interests and skills.

Whether you're starting your career or starting over on a new path, we gathered resources from trusted organizations to help you move forward. 

Find your fit to get started: This short quiz from the Center for Energy Workforce and Development helps narrow the types of jobs that could be a match for your personality and preferences.

Career Quiz

Career Development Resources

MN Green Workforce Connect

A MN guide to training programs and employers in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors.

Connect

Climate Solutions 101

A series of video-based educational resources around climate problems and available solutions from Project Drawdown. Explore the possibilities for your future role.

Explore

SDG Academy

Access free, open educational resources from the leading experts on sustainable development.

Learn

Training

On the job training

Explore apprenticeship options across Minnesota, hear what apprentices have to say about their experiences, and find out how to get started from the MN Department of Labor and Industry.

Conservation training

Conservation Training provides free online training, over 400 hours of courses in multiple languages, to the global conservation community.

Renewable energy training

Whether you want to start a career in the renewable energy field, maintain a credential, or install solar on your home Midwest Renewable Energy Association offers online renewable energy training, and in-person continuing education opportunities. 

Solar Photovoltaic NABCEP Associates

White Earth Tribal & Community College's workforce training in solar includes a Registered Unlicensed Electrician credential and preparation for the NABCEP exam, setting you up for solar success. 

Join a professional association

Professional associations offer networking and training opportunities. Membership in one of these groups can help you expand your education and opportunities, as well as demonstrate your commitment to your field. Find the right group with CareerOneStop.

Match your skills

Need another quiz in your life? Select the level of your current skills and see what roles you match with this CareerForce assessment. 

Skills Matcher

Degrees & Certification

Building science certificates

The Building Performance Institute offers building science information and certificates for beginners up through specialized professionals. Whether you plan to be a home energy auditor or an HVAC specialist, there is a BPI certification for you.

Energy certificates and degrees

Explore renewable energy, traditional energy, and energy specialist career pathways with the MN State Energy Center of Excellence. 

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration programs

Minnesota State offers HVAC certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees through the state. 

Science & Engineering Technology program

The Science and Engineering Technology certificate or associate degree from Saint Paul College is designed for students who are seeking to transfer to a four-year program.

Environmental Science Degrees

University HQ offers a database of undergraduate and graduate programs to search through for different types of green careers.

Get the job

Explore CareerForce's Creative Job Search guide for tips on how to make the most out of networking, guidance on developing your best resume, how to prepare for interviews, and much more.

Creative Job Search
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Stories From the Field

Next up! Get inspired by people from across Minnesota who make a difference with their careers.

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