Jobs in clean energy and solutions for climate change are some of the fastest growing and best paying jobs in the nation. Through its affiliated company, Northgate Development, Renewable Energy Partners is offering skills training and career opportunities in these fields that will help make our communities greener, healthier and more resilient. Classes at the Regional Apprenticeship Training Center in North Minneapolis are free and easily accessible by public transit. Most courses include opportunities for paid on-the-job learning as well as industry-certified skills that are recognized by employers. Fill out the contact form below, and we will get back to you within two business days.
Solar PV Installation Cohort #4
The Solar training will be administered by Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). The NABCEP PV Certification Test will be administered at the end of the 56 hour Solar PV training.
A credential program intended for people who currently working in the industry or seeking employment in the renewable energy industry. No experience or prerequisites required.
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Housing PRO Certified Training Course
July 10 – July 28, 2023 | 15 days/3 weeks | Monday thru Friday | 9am – 4pm
Individuals interested in building a career in homebuilding and the related trades. Housing is a necessity and with a growing population in an undersupplied market, career opportunities abound.
This course will prepare students to be qualified candidates for entry level construction positions. The 15-day course is comprised of nine modules, each covering a different phase of the construction of a home. Each module will include the most important skills and information for a particular trade, to ensure you will be confident and competent in these basics on day one as an entry level employee:
Terms of the trade: Each trade has its own vocabulary and terms which are critical to communication and success in that field. Students will learn the most important terms in each phase of the residential construction building process.
Tools of the trade:As with terms, there are specific tools used by each trade. In each module, you will become acquainted with and learn to effectively use the basic tools for each trade.
A practical hands-on skills activity is included in each module, to give you the opportunity to practice and become confident in each of the newly learned skills.
Core Competencies represent the desired knowledge, skills and behaviors expected of each graduating student. These are the applied skills and knowledge that will enable you to succeed at your new job, no matter which specific trade you choose. In each module, a few specific “Keys to Competencies” will be presented, to reinforce these important aspects of your learning.
For this course, the core competencies are:
90 hours | Housing Professional Certification
RISE Up! Intro to Solar & Working with Electricity
Cohort # 1
July 24-28, 2023 | Time : TBD
35 hours | no exam
Audience: Community & 16 + youth interested in Solar Basics
RISE Up! Intro to Solar & Working with Electricity
Cohort #2
August 14-18, 2023 | Time : TBD
35 hours | no exam
Audience: Community & 16 + youth interested in Solar Basics
Solar for the Industry Professional CORE
Cohort #1
December 4-8, 2023 | Times: TBD
Coursework: PV 101, PV 102, PV 202, PV 220
25 hours + NABCP PV Certification Test
Audience: Industry Professionals looking to obtain their NABCP PV Associate Certification
HVAC Training
Upon completion of the course, you’ll have in-depth knowledge of furnaces, air conditioners and boilers. You will also be prepared to take the State of Minnesota Special Engineers Boiler Operator License.
Subjects covered in this program will be the following: