For students

Get paid to learn a trade the grid actually needs.

You do not need solar or EV experience to start. You need to be 18 or older, authorized to work in the U.S., and ready to show up.

What you get

  • Paid training from day one
  • Industry-recognized certification
  • No student debt
  • Career advancement pathway
  • Hands-on field experience
  • Direct employer connections
  • Professional mentorship
  • High-demand clean energy industry

Who should apply

  • High school graduates
  • Community college students
  • Veterans
  • Career changers
  • Incumbent workers
  • Job seekers
Adult apprentices training with tablets beside a solar panel and EV charger rig

A typical week as an apprentice

On the job

Paid field hours with your employer: inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and site documentation alongside a mentor.

In the classroom

Related Supplemental Instruction with a college training partner covering safety, systems knowledge, reporting standards, and customer communication.

On the record

You log competencies and hours as you go, building the evidence for SMaRTech certification.

Earn SCALE digital credentials

Every course and competency you complete can be issued as a verified digital badge on SCALE. Enrolled students with a .edu email and student ID can opt in.

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