On the job
Paid field hours with your employer: inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and site documentation alongside a mentor.
For students
Get paid to learn a trade the grid actually needs.
You do not need solar or EV experience to start. You need to be 18 or older, authorized to work in the U.S., and ready to show up.
What you get
- Paid training from day one
- Industry-recognized certification
- No student debt
- Career advancement pathway
- Hands-on field experience
- Direct employer connections
- Professional mentorship
- High-demand clean energy industry
Who should apply
- High school graduates
- Community college students
- Veterans
- Career changers
- Incumbent workers
- Job seekers
A typical week as an apprentice
In the classroom
Related Supplemental Instruction with a college training partner covering safety, systems knowledge, reporting standards, and customer communication.
On the record
You log competencies and hours as you go, building the evidence for SMaRTech certification.
Student flyer (PDF)
One printable page for students: the three SMaRTech pathways, what each one pays, how long it takes, and the three steps from class to credential. Hand it out at info sessions, or post it on a bulletin board.
These projects and programs are funded through Regional Strong Workforce grants, California Apprenticeship Initiative grants, CEC Grants, SBWIB or a combination.
Earn SCALE digital credentials
Every course and competency you complete can be issued as a verified digital badge on SCALE. Enrolled students with a .edu email and student ID can opt in.