Master Your Local Green Economy
Career Pathways
A comprehensive 6-week accelerator program designed for workforce specialists & career advisors guiding jobseekers into clean energy sector careers. Gain the confidence, knowledge, and community to effectively launch the green careers of your students and jobseekers in your region!
Program Overview
An expert-guided journey to unlock local green economy opportunities for your students and jobseekers.
Key Course Details
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6 weeks, 26 hours
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Hybrid: Virtual for flexibility, in-person sessions for community building
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Six virtual sessions: 2 hours/week (Wednesdays 12-2pm EST)
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Two in-person sessions: 7 hours/session
(First and Last Fri 9:30-4:30pm EST) -
6-8 recorded modules
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Guest speakers & expert instructors
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Office hours
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Digital certificate upon graduation
Accelerator Curriculum
Foundations: Understanding the Clean Energy Sector
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Sustainability, Climate Change, and Implications on Jobs
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Clean Energy Framework
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Clean Energy Programs and Policy
Pathways: Navigating the Clean Energy Job Market
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Clean Energy Jobs Landscape and Career Pathways
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Clean Energy Jobs and Labor Market Information
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Certifications and Training Programs in Clean Energy
Catalyst: Driving Change in the Workforce
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Employer Engagement Strategies in Clean Energy
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Workforce Developer Technology and Tools
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Wraparound Support and Resources
Effective learning,
satisfied alumni
Nikki Tourigny
Director of Employment and Business Services at The HOPE Program
“The Green Launchpad really fills the gap in the industry, not only with their curriculum but also with how they bring workforce organizations together and break silos. I've already recommended my colleagues to attend the next cohort.”
Curriculum Overview
In just 6 weeks, gain the tools and strategies to empower your students and jobseekers in navigating local green energy opportunities, and the community to do it with
Week 1
Introduction
Module I: Sustainability & Decarbonization
Module II: Clean Energy Landscape Module III: Clean energy career pathways, data and trends​​​
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Week 2
Module IV: Clean energy career mapping, data, and trends
Week 3
Module V: Certifications and training programs
Week 4
Module VI: Climate policy and market drivers​
Week 5
Module VII: Clean energy programs
Week 6
Module VIII: Employer Engagement Strategies
Module IX: Wraparound support and resources
Module X: Review and Incorporating Training