Contributed by Enel North America, Boston Business Journal
As the clean energy sector expands rapidly in Massachusetts and across the country, building an inclusive workforce is a top priority for many employers. In particular, there is a critical need for greater female representation, as women currently make up less than 30% of the clean energy workforce.
We spoke with four women leaders from across Enel North America who are carving a path for the next generation. Although serving in different roles, they all shared common motivations for pursuing a career in clean energy, including growth opportunities, mitigating the climate crisis and contributing to local and global sustainability. Continue reading here.
Enel Green Power is a leading developer, long-term owner and operator of renewable energy plants with a presence in 14 states. Rattlesnake Wind Farm was Enel’s first project in Nebraska.
Click here to learn more about Enel Green Power careers in renewable and sustainable energy and find a link to current opportunities in the U.S. and Canada.
WIND & SOLAR ENERGY EDUCATION IN NEBRASKA
Central Community College at Hastings
Programs
- Associate of Applied Science
Energy Technology AAS Degree - Diploma
Energy Technology Diploma - Certificates
Solar Power Certificate
Wind Power Certificate
Northeast Community College in Norfolk
Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
JOBS LISTINGS – GOOGLE
MORE RESOURCES
- Community College Gap Assistance Program, Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
- Map a Career in Clean Energy, Department of Energy
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED READING
- FACT SHEET: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Revitalize Main Street, The White House Briefing Room
- USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Help People Living in Rural Communities Get Access to High-Speed Internet, USDA News Release
- The Clean Energy Transition Enters Hyperdrive, by Dan Gearino, Inside Climate News
Researchers argue that the shift to carbon-free energy is gaining momentum, largely because of economic benefits.