Career Resources

Resources

Solar Career Map

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Not sure what career path you want to pursue as a solar professional?

We encourage you to explore The Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s Solar Career Map. The Career Map describes positions and responsibilities in the industry and can help you define your your role as a solar professional, and map your pathway for career advancement.

EXPLORE THE CAREER MAP

NABCEP Credential Career Pathways

The MREA is a registered provider of the NABCEP PV Associate Exam, and many of our courses have been approved for continuing education by NABCEP. The chart below illustrates the many career pathways that follow earning your NABCEP Associate Credential.

Training Pathways and Packages

There is no set pathway students have to take when attending our training programs. You can select courses based on; your interest in the topic, pursuit of a credential, continuing education requirement, starting a new career, etc. We’ve put together a few training “packages” or recommended pathways that may inspire your pursuit of knowledge:

PV Sales and Finance
PV Service Technician
PV Design Professional
PV installation Professional
AND MORE!

EXPLORE TRAINING PATHWAYS

Internships

MREA Solar Ready Internships:
Growing the Midwest Solar Workforce

The Solar Ready internship program is designed to help students and recent graduates gain work experience in the solar industry and to provide solar contractors the opportunity to provide hands-on education to future employees. The MREA will maintain records of all potential interns and provide prospective employers the opportunity to post internship opportunities. The MREA will also provide stipends to participating interns upon completion of 160 hours of work experience within the program.

LEARN MORE / APPLY FOR INTERNSHIPS
HOW TO GET AN INTERNSHIP GUIDE

Job Board

Midwest Career Opportunities

If you are an employer in the renewable energy industry or sustainability field and have a job opening you’re looking to fill, submit any open positions and we will post the position for you on the Midwest Solar Job Resource Center pending administrative approval.

When logged in, you can view, edit, and mark as filled your company’s submitted positions via the job dashboard. All postings will automatically expire after 60 days.

For questions please contact us at courses@midwestrenew.org.

View Industry Openings

Additional Career Building Resources

Solar Training Network

The MREA is an Official Training Provider of the Solar Training Network. Create a student/job seeker profile and connect with solar industry employers through a searchable nationwide directory!

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Join a growing network of MREA students and alumni and connect with us on LinkedIn! Showcase your skills and education by adding your MREA courses to your profile, and visit the page for updates on training opportunities.

MREA ON LINKEDIN

National Solar Licensing Map

The MREA serves members, students and solar professionals from many states across the Midwest. Each state has developed its own licensing and certification requirements to protect consumers from unsafe practices.

NATIONAL SOLAR LICENSING MAP

What is the job outlook for working in solar?

242,343 SOLAR WORKERS IN THE U.S.

As of 2018, the National Solar Jobs Census found:

The United States has 242,343 solar workers, defined as those who spend 50% or more of their time on solar-related work. Overall, the solar workforce has grown 159 percent since the first Census was released in 2010, adding nearly 150,000 jobs.

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There are more than 10,000 solar companies in every U.S. state

According to Solar Energy Industries Association:

Solar is an economic engine, providing stable well paying jobs in the clean energy sector, at more than 10,000 companies in every U.S. state. In 2018, the solar industry generated a $17 billion investment in the American economy.