United Way of Long Island’s Workforce Development Training Academy provides free highly skilled training focused on creating a foundation and pathways to secure careers in the renewable energy industry for Long Islanders, including the opportunity to earn the BPI Building Science Principles Certificate.
The Academy consists of United Way’s signature VetsBuild, PowerUp! Wind, Solar & Renewables, and YouthBuild programs for those unemployed and looking for work, veterans, young adults, and others entering the job market.
The Academy operates out of United Way’s state-of-the-art E3 SmartBuild Training Center in Deer Park, complete with a portable solar array and working wind turbine. The curriculum includes Building Science Principles, clean heating and cooling technologies, high-efficiency HVAC, heat pumps, solar panels, EV charging, and the benefits of renewable energy. Training combines hands-on classroom learning, on-the-job experience, and career-readiness skills designed to prepare graduates for employment. For more information, contact John Diaz at 631.940.6530.
Signature Supporters:
Program Supporters:
National Grid, Green Team Long Island, Marcor Solar, Suffolk County Community College, Suffolk County Dept. of Labor, Hempstead Works, NYS Dept. of Labor, Petro Home Services, TRC Companies.