Related Supplemental Instruction
Delivered by a participating college training partner. Safety, systems fundamentals, inspection procedure, documentation standards, and customer reporting.
Program overview
A registered apprenticeship built for clean-energy maintenance.
SMaRTech trains the non-electrical technicians who keep solar arrays and EV charging infrastructure clean, inspected, documented, and reporting accurately.
Mission
Develop the next generation of maintenance professionals through industry-driven education, registered apprenticeship, and nationally recognized certification.
Vision
A scalable workforce solution that supports America's transition to renewable energy by training skilled technicians for tomorrow's energy infrastructure.
The three parts of the apprenticeship
On-the-job training
Paid hours with a partner employer, working on live solar arrays and charging sites under supervision and mentorship.
SMaRTech certification
Competency-based assessment leading to industry-recognized certification for solar and EVSE maintenance technicians.
How SMaRTech differs from an electrical apprenticeship
Traditional Electrical Apprenticeship
- Electrical installation
- Wiring
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Journeyman pathway
SMaRTech
- Non-electrical maintenance
- Cleaning & preventive maintenance
- Inspection & reporting
- Asset documentation
- Customer communication
- Infrastructure support
Apprenticeship standards
- Aligned with U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship principles
- California Division of Apprenticeship Standards ready
- Combines college-delivered RSI, employer-paid OJT, and competency-based learning
- Employer mentorship built into every cohort
Industries served
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Storage
- Electric Vehicles
- Commercial Facilities
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Ready to pick a track?
2 apprenticeship pathways are available: solar maintenance and reporting, or EVSE maintenance and reporting.