CEJA workforce Hubs

“The next round NOFO release for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will be forthcoming soon with a due date in mid-May.”
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Description
​Goals of the Training Program 
  • ​The Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program (Workforce Hubs) creates a network of 13 hub sites throughout Illinois that will prepare individuals for entry-level clean energy jobs. The hubs will utilize the Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework.  Participants will also have supportive services and receive a stipend for training.
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Find Your Illinois Clean Job Workforce Network Program (CEJA Workforce Hubs)​

To learn more about these programs, contact a Navigator near you​.

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Aurora
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Waukegan​
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Rockford​
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Joliet

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Chicago​ South
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Workforce Hubs Training Programs

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If you would like to learn more about these training programs and the credentials earned upon completing them, please refer to your local Navigator​.

If employers are interested in learning more about these training programs and hiring opportunities, please refer to the contact information in the Contact column or contact your local Navigator.​

Solar PV​​ Installer​​

​Grantee
Hub Area

Credentials Earned

Contact​
​548 Foundation Inc
​West/Southwest
  • ​​300​ Hours-NCCER Intro to Solar 1 & 2​, NABCEP

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

rob@e​cademy.co

Chicago Cook Workforce Parntership - South
​Chicago South
  • ​​80 h​ours-(Millenium)NABCEP Associate, MREA PV Solar Site Assessment OR 238 Hours (Lewis) NCCER, OSHA 10, Electronic Tech Assoc Solar Installer Cert, NABCEP PV Assoc

​​For Job Seekers

For Employers

pprado@chicookworks.org

​Chicago Cook Workforce Parnership - West/Southwest​
West/Southwest
  • ​"10 Days (W​right Coll)-OSHA 10, NABCEP 
  • 238 Hours (IWE Lewis)-NCCER Core Curriculum Certification, OSHA 10, Electronic Technology Association Solar Installer Certificate (Level 1), NABCEP PV Associate Certification"

​For Job Seekers

For Employers​

​​pprado@chicookworks.org
​​College of DuPage
​Aurora
  • ​432 hours-Renewable Energy Technology Certificate

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

mathenyc456@cod.edu

​Joliet Junior College​​
​Joliet
  • ​79 Hours-NABCEP, First Aid, CPR, OSHA10, ARC Flash Cert

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

lauren.kmetz@jjc.edu

​Parkland College
​Champaign
  • ​NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate​​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

uhunter@parkland.edu​

​Richland Community College
Decatur
  • ​​Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund Certification; NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

tlthomas@richland.edu

​Safer Foundation
​​Chicago South
  • ​80 Hrs+OJT, PVIP Bd Cert

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

lisa.brackett@saferfoundation.org

​The Workforce Connection​
​Rockford
  • ​320 Hours-NABCEP, OSHA-10 Cert​​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers​

awaken789@gmail.com


EV Assembly Technician

​Grantee
Hub Area
Credentials Earned
​Contact
​Joliet Junior College
Joliet​
  • ​EV Assembly Tech Cert

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

lauren.kmetz@jjc.edu


EV Maintenance Technician
​Grantee
Hub Area
Credentials Earned
​Contact
​​Chicago Cook Workforce Parntership
​Chicago South
  • ​90 Hours (OAI)-3 cred hrs @ Prairie State College
  • 20 credit hours (Olive Harvey/Rivian)-Basic Cert

​​For Job Seekers

For Employers

pprado@chicookworks.org

​College of Lake County
​Wauke​gan
  • ​​1168 hours-Program will prepare the student to take the ASE L3 hybrid and EV test provided the student meets the requirements of ASE.
    • ASE- xEV Electrical Safety Awareness Certification - Level 1 Standards 
    • ASE- xEV Technician Electrical Safety Certification - Level 2 Standards
    • ASE Entry Level Certification for Brakes
    • ASE Entry Level Certification for HVAC 
    • ASE Entry Level Certification for Suspension
    • ASE Entry Level Certification for Electrical
    • EPA 609 Certification

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

rammon@clcillinois.edu​
​​Joliet Junior College
​Joliet
  • 48 Hours-ASE Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Certification
  • 120 Hours-Medium Heavy Vehicle Assembly-Lion Electric​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

lauren.kmetz@jjc.edu
​​Parkland College
​Champaign
  • ​​Automotive Technology AAS or Applied Science AAS

​​For Job Seekers

For Employers

​uhunter@parkland.edu​
​Richland Community College
Decatur​
  • ​EV/Hybrid Technician Certificate (following ASE Standards)​​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

tlthomas@richland.edu
​The Workforce Connection
Rockford​
  • ​66​ crd hrs-AAS
  • 51 Crd hrs-Auto Tech Cert
  • 24 crd hrs-Auto Maint & Light Repair Cert; ASE Cert if 3.0+GPA and 2Yr exp or degree​

​​For Job Seekers

For Employers

awaken789@gmail.com

EV Charging Installation
​Grantee
Hub Area
Credentials Earned
​Contact
​Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Chicago South​
  • ​214 h​ours-Cert thru Gov State/Revere Consulting​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

pprado@chicookworks.org

​Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
West/Southwest​
  • ​48 hours-Cert from Daley Colleges​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

pprado@chicookworks.org

​Joliet Junior College
Joliet​
  • ​32 Hours-prepares for SAE credential testing-Revere ​Consulting

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

lauren.kmetz@jjc.edu

Energy Auditing

​Grantee
Hub Area
Credentials Earned
​Contact
​548 Foundation
West/Southwest​
  • ​NABCEP
  • NCCER​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

rob@e​cademy.co​

​College of Lake County
Waukegan​
  • ​​RESNET, EPA Section 608 Certification and Exams HVAC Excellence​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

rammon@clcillinois.edu​

​College of DuPage
​Aurora
  • ​Energy Audit and Analysis, Certificate​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

mathenyc456@cod.edu

​Joliet Junior College
Joliet​
  • ​​9-54 Credit Hours-EPA Section 608 Safe Refrigerant Handling/Use; Hydrocarbons; Low GWP Refrigerant Safety​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

lauren.kmetz@jjc.edu

​Richland Community College
Decatur​
  • ​BPI Building Science Principles Certificate
  • Building Analyst Technician Certificate (BA-T)
  • Building Analyst Professional Certificate (BA-P)​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

tlthomas@richland.edu

Weatherization

​Grantee
Hub Area
Credentials Earned
​Contact
​Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
West/Southwest
  • ​280 ​hours-BPI – Micro certifications for Building Science Principals, Healthy Home Principals, Infiltration & Duct Leakage​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

pprado@chicookworks.org
​Safer Foundation
​Chicago South​
  • ​​90Hrs-OSHA 10, EPA Lead Safe Renovation Repair and Painting​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

lisa.brackett@saferfoundation.org

Building Inspection

​Grantee
​Hub Area
Credentials Earned
​Contact
College of Lake County​
Waukegan​
  • ​100 Hours-Illinois Home Inspector License​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

rammon@clcillinois.edu​
​The Workforce Connection
Rockford​
  • ​111 Hours-NCCER Cert​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

awaken789@gmail.com

HVAC

​Grantee
Hub Area
Credentials Earned
​Contact
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Chicago South
  • 17 Cred Hrs(Commercial Basic Cert)-Kennedy King
  • 17 Cred Hrs(Heating Domestic Basic Certificate)-Kennedy King
  • 18 Cred Hrs(Heating Basic Certificate)-Kennedy King"

​For Job Seekers

For Employe​rs

pprado@chicookworks.org
​Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
West/Southwest​
  • ​280 hours-BPI – Micro certifications for Building Science Principals, Healthy Home Principals, Infiltration & Duct Leakage​

​For Job Seekers

Fo​r Employers

pprado@chicookworks.org
​College of Lake County
Waukegan​
  • ​416 hours-EPA Section 608 Certification & HVAC Excellence​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

rammon@clcillinois.edu​​
​Joliet Junior College
Joliet​
  • ​​9-54 Credit Hours-EPA Section 608 Safe Refrigerant Handling/Use; Hydrocarbons; Low GWP Refrigerant Safety​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

lauren.kmetz@jjc.edu
​Parkland College
Champaign​
  • ​​HVAC Technician Certificate (Parkland Credential), EPA Section 608 Certification​

​For Job Seekers

For Employers

uhunter@parkland.edu​
​Richland Community College​
Decatur​​
  • ​EPA Section 608 Certification​

Fo​r Job Seekers

For Employers​​

tlthomas@richland.edu

Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance

​Grantee
Hub Area
Credentials Earned
​Contact
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Energy Barrier Reduction Funds
​This program provides funding for supportive services to individuals participating in the  Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program. The funding is intended to support participants in overcoming financial and other barriers to participation int the CEJA programs.
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Why CEJA Workforce Hubs?
​Why would a participant go to each CEJA workforce hub? 
  • Benefits of working in CEJA industry
  • Gain skills for an entry-level jo​b in the clean energy
  • Gain employability skills 
  • Participate in work-based learning 
  • Receive a stipend for training 
  • Receive transition and supportive services before, during and after training. 
  • Preferred status by employers in the clean energy industry.
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Key Career Pathways
  • Solar Industry
  • Wind Industry
  • Electric Vehicle Industry
  • Apprenticeship
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Industry​​​
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