This page will provide you with resources to research occupations and career pathways in the green industry, links to local and national green job boards, green industry research websites, local training opportunities, and green organizations. For green job inquiries and job search tools, please visit the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center for further assistance.
Greening Greenfield is a local source for networking with other green industry professionals.
Key Businesses
Beyond Green
Northeast Solar
PV2
Stiebel Eltron
National Fiber
Sandri
Co-op Power
Center for Eco
CelluSpray
Cozy Home
Spirit Solar
Energia
Victory Energy Solutions
Barriers to Employment
Lack of hands-on work experience/background
Lack of trade certif., esp. electrical
Constrained hiring due to continuing impact of recession; backlog of experienced laid-off construction workers
Current and Past Accomplishments
GCC/FHWB Sustainable Practices in Construction Project: new RE/EE Certificate and A.D., and support of expanding MassGreen training via GCC and FC Tech
Green Career Coach Recruitment/Advising Models, Career Path. Maps, Internships; Bus.database
ABE Program/Curriculum Connections; Youth Pathways through Youth Council partners
Sustaining support for clean energy industry workforce even without “green” funding through continuing Regional Clean Energy Workforce partnership (RCEWP).
Expanded Green Jobs focus to include Agriculture and Food Systems via projects like USDA Growing Together and MWA Food Systems study.
Potential Strategies
Increasing flow of voc-tech or other electrical/HVAC trainees into solar/solar thermal /geothermal thru additional training, business connections, internship, & other