Stories - Workforce Training
Christina graduated high school with one clear goal in mind, to work in the renewable energy industry. She didn’t know how to pursue her career passion or the steps to get there while maintaining two full-time jobs.
Christina discovered United Way of Long Island’s PowerUp! Wind, Solar & Renewables program and quickly became one of the top performing participants. By the end of PowerUp! training and on-the-job work experience, Christina was proficient in installing clean heating and cooling technologies, high-efficiency HVAC, heat pumps, solar panels, and EV Charging, and received…
David, a 28-year-old and a father of two children, was looking for a career change. He was intrigued by a PowerUp! Wind, Solar & Renewables program flyer that he saw at Hempstead Works Career Center and contacted United Way of Long Island.
PowerUp! provides free clean energy training where participants earn industry-recognized credentials (BPI, OSHA, NWRC). The training is complemented by financial empowerment workshops and other in-demand professional development topics such as Artificial Intelligence. Immediately upon David’s graduation, he secured employment at Consigli Construction,…