Why a Clean Energy Apprenticeship?
Mission
Our mission is to develop a highly skilled workforce prepared to meet the growing demand for residential electrification across the U.S.—including single-family homes and multi family homes.
We provide comprehensive training and career pathways that leads to a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship completion as a Residential Journeyworker Electrician.
Plus a industry-recognized certification as a PV Solar Professional Installer, and other Energy Efficiency Certification & Certificate Credentials.
This work is essential to achieving the nation’s Climate Goals for 2030 and 2050 and addressing the critical shortage of qualified professionals in the Clean Energy Sector.
Benefits
Apprentice Benefits
BDW Registered Apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship are a high-quality, industry-driven career pathway.
This proven model not only prepares individuals for long-term career success but also opens doors to in high-demand industries.
Paid On-the-Job Training
Classroom Instruction
Nationally Recognized Credential
Mentorship, Encouragement & Support
Career Advancement Opportunities
Enter a Career Pathway
Who Should Apply?
BDW Apprenticeship is open to any one that is 18 years of age and has completed the simple requirements.
Equal Opportunity Pledge
As a USDOL Registered Apprenticeship BDW Apprenticeship will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, origin, sex, (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation) sexual orientation, genetic information or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older.
We Encourage:
Women, Minorities, Veterans & Disabled individuals to apply including Ex-Offenders
Partners
Career Pathways
Electrical Industry
Electrical Industry
Electrical Industry
Increasing Pay Schedule - 2.5 Years
Competency and/or Time Based-Hybrid
Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST)
Electrical Industry
Electrical Industry
Electrical Industry
Pay Scale based on Allen County IN
current Davis Bacon RESIDENTAL
Increases are published regularly
by US Dept of Labor
Electrical Industry
Electrical Industry
Electrical Industry
Pay Scale based on latest data put out by the USDOL - A Residential Licensed Electrician may take the required
Master Electrician Exam
Solar Industry
Solar Industry
Electrical Industry
Increasing Pay Schedule - 2.5 Years
Competency and/or Time Based-Hybrid
PV Associate Credentials (PVA)
PV Installation Professional (PVIP)
Solar Industry
Solar Industry
Solar Industry
Most often requires Electrical License for this occupation, and both Certifications for a PV Associate (PVA) and for a PV Installation Professional (PVIP)
Solar Industry
Solar Industry
Solar Industry
Solar Project Managers coordinate all of the workers involved in a solar installation, and translating between engineers, system designers, and installers in the field.
