Clean Energy Employment Opportunities in Washington
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Read the recent report from the Clean Energy Transition Institute and find out how existing and future jobs would change if the Northwest were on the path to net-zero emissions. If you are new to the field, check out the Solar Career Map showing 40 among many career options in the expanding solar universe, along with paths to progress within any of these solar-related occupations, or necessary skills and credentials to advance between them.
Renewable Energy Job Boards
- American Clean Power Institute Clean Energy Jobs
- Climate Base
- Environmental Defense Fund Green Jobs Hub
- Indeed - Renewable Energy Jobs in Washington State
- Solar Farm Summit Job Boards
- Washington Solar Energy Industries Association (WASEIA) Job Board
Educational & Workforce Development Opportunities
There are several clean energy and other related educational programs at institutions throughout Washington as well as nationwide. Click for a listing of programs.
Energize Careers
EC aims to create a diverse and representational sustainability workforce through the economic empowerment of people who experience systemic barriers to employment by helping them to access high-wage, high-growth green career opportunities. More info.
Organizations and sectors with additional & ongoing job listings (inside and outside Washington)
The Solar Foundation’s annual National Solar Jobs Census is a comprehensive report on employment trends within the U.S. solar industry, nationwide and state by state. The latest Solar Jobs Census includes data for 2020. Click to read the full report. The Solar Foundation also has released the Solar Jobs Map, an online resource with localized data on the U.S. solar workforce. Solar Jobs Map.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides an overview of the growth of solar power in the United States as well as careers in the field. This includes links to occupations in the sector including research, engineering, manufacturing, installation and more. Click to be taken to the BLS website.
Women in Solar Energy (WISE) is a 501c3 non-profit membership organization with a mission to promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the solar energy industry. Women in Solar Energy is the networking center point of the solar energy industry, united towards a common goal of advancing women in all aspects of the solar energy industry and promoting diversity and forward thinking business practices in our community. WISE does this through education, capacity building, advocacy, strategic partnerships, networking and events. Click to go to the WISE website.
Additional
Report on jobs in the energy efficiency, solar and EV fields. From the Clean Energy Transition Institute. The Northwest Energy Coalition recently came out with a list of recommendations to promote diversity in the solar workforce. Click to view.