This Kingston-based paid program places trainees with local employers for four weeks of onsite work experience and mentoring, rotating among different worksites, where trainees will  learn how to do home air-sealing and weatherization, solar panel installation, heat pumps,  geothermal energy systems, indoor air quality and energy auditing. 

Communities for Local Power is offering this training program for the sixth year.

The program is funded by Ulster County, the NoVo Foundation, and CHPE’s Green Economy Fund.

Twenty five local residents will have an opportunity to learn clean energy job skills. Local is defined  as living in or within 20 miles of Kingston, NY. Applicants must apply HERE and have a successful  interview with CLP, the host organization. CLP welcomes diverse applicants including women  and residents from underserved and historically marginalized communities. Applicants must be  18 or over and have access to transportation and online communications for coursework.

No.

The Empower Kingston Green Jobs Program pairs local clean energy employers with individuals  seeking to learn new skills in one of the fastest growing job sectors. New York State had  157,700 clean energy workers at the end of 2020, representing 12% workforce growth since  2015. The sector has largely rebounded from the pandemic-led jobs downturn. 

Summer 2025: July 7 - August 1

Fall 2025: September 8 - October 3

$18 an hour. Trainees are provided with tools and an amazon gift voucher to purchase work boots. 

The decision to hire trainees for further work rests solely with the participating businesses.  Many of the employers have previously hired interns as full-time employees.  

Students with cars or rides are preferred and carpooling is encouraged. 

However, CLP has limited funding to assist with transportation to Kingston locals. 

Trainees must have internet access and access to an internet-equipped device in order to complete a virtual OSHA 10 course; trainees could potentially complete this course through public internet sources such as the library. Various other resources will be accessed via the internet, so a smartphone or computer is strongly recommended.

Benefits of the program include hands-on experience, forging relationships with respected local  contractors, the opportunity to apply for continuing training through SUNY Ulster, and  continuing career advice from Ulster County, which is a supporter of the program. 

Yes! Please contact hollick@communitiesforlocalpower.org