Become a certified solar installer in just four weeks!
Skilling and scaling the clean energy workforce
We launched the Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator (GCTA) to meet the needs of the rapidly growing clean energy sector. By providing intensive, in-person certification courses, we connect motivated individuals with employers looking for specialized talent. Our goal is to bridge the gap between training and employment, helping people start rewarding careers while ensuring local businesses have the skilled workforce they need to thrive. Together, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable community.
Solutions for employers. Success for job seekers.
We cultivate long-lasting relationships with key employers and motivated job seekers to create career pathways.
For Employers
Hiring is expensive and time-consuming. Goodwill simplifies the process by connecting you with reliable, skilled candidates through the GCTA. Our graduates don’t just have the right certifications; they have proven their commitment through an intensive, 40-hour-a-week training program.
Our graduates arrive ready to work with:
Professionalism: Refined customer service and workplace soft skills. Certified Credentials: OSHA-10, CPR, First Aid, AED, IronRidge Installer, IREC. Technical Skills: Core trade competencies.
Boost your income and enter a rapidly growing industry. The GCTA provides the hands-on experience and certifications needed to launch a career in clean tech, where graduates average $20/hour or more. We provide the training and the path; you provide the drive.
Program benefits include:
Career Support: Employment coaching and job placement assistance. No Experience Needed: No former training or experience required. Growth Potential: Start a long-term career path in an expanding field.
Ready to get started? Fill out the online form below.
“When I joined the Goodwill program, it was a chance to learn a skilled trade. Now, I have a career instead of a job.” – Ronald, GCTA Trainee
“The teachers were exceptional people who made the information easy to absorb.” – Ke-Tron, GCTA Trainee
“The Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator will open doors for people in an expanding industry and provide support to employers who are helping us transition to a more sustainable world.”
Steve Preston, GII President & CEO
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