If you’re looking to take your energy career to the next level, apply now for DTE’s Energy Efficiency Academy’s upskilled training cohort starting this fall. The advanced training workforce development program provides instructional education for individuals already working in the HVAC and weatherization industries. Hosted at Walker-Miller Energy Services in Detroit, the paid, five-week hybrid program prepares trainees to earn Building Performance Institute (BPI) envelope certifications, while leveraging continued work experience. This program is part of an ongoing effort to close the gap in demand for local skilled-trade hires, fostering economic growth and career advancement within the energy efficiency industry.
With a focus on advanced learning and upskilling, the training will equip graduates with the knowledge needed to complete an energy auditor exam to become certified following 1,000 accumulated field hours. Graduates of the program can expect to expand into lateral roles such as crew leaders, energy assessors and project coordinators, among other clean energy career advancements.
DTE’s Energy Efficiency Academy is the latest in several workforce development training programs the company has partnered on to attract new talent within the clean energy industry. Other notable training programs include the Detroit-based Tree-Trimming Academy and Parnall Prison Tree-Trim training, Power and Trades Pathways Program with Henry Ford College, and DTE’s Detroit Summer Youth Internship Program.
The Energy Efficiency Academy will kick off its upskilled training cohort this fall, hosted at the Walker-Miller Energy Services headquarters in Detroit’s New Center area. To apply for the academy’s upskilled training cohort, visit empoweringmichigan.com/eeacademy.To learn more about DTE’s energy-saving programs, visit www.dteenergy.com/saveenergy.