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EXPLORE COLORADO GREEN JOBS


The term "green job" has been used to describe wide-ranging fields and occupations. At the GEO, we apply the term to positions of direct employment in a firm or organization that is involved in energy efficiency or renewable energy.

Both energy efficiency and renewable energy occupations require a broad range of skills, experience and education and offer varying salaries. Use these resources to learn more about the types of green jobs and green education resources in Colorado.

Colorado Green Jobs Guidebook – A tool for anyone interested in learning more about careers in Colorado's New Energy Economy, the guidebook includes descriptions of dozens of different jobs in the energy efficiency, clean energy and climate solution sectors. Click here to access the guidebook.

Colorado Green Jobs Speakers Bureau – Connect with speakers for events and green jobs presentations. To learn more, send an e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with “Attn: Green Jobs” in the subject line.

Colorado Green Education and Training Resources – Some green jobs in the energy industry require specific training, education and knowledge. Others require expertise rooted in traditional fields, from carpentry and roofing to accounting and earth science. Use the links below to find educational programs in your area.

Front Range Region
Eastern Plains Region
Mountain Region
San Luis Region
Western Slope Region

LessCarbonMoreJobs.org – Visit this website for state-specific profiles of companies poised to grow as the New Energy Economy moves forward.

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For more information about Colorado Green Jobs, or to share an energy jobs resource with the Governor’s Energy Office, please send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with “Attn: Green Jobs” in the subject line.

For current job openings at the Governor’s Energy Office, click here.

Front Range Region

Colorado's educational institutions are well poised to train a workforce that can meet the demands of the New Energy Economy. Some green jobs in the energy industry require specific training, education, and knowledge. However, many require expertise that are rooted in traditional fields, such as carpentry, welding, roofing, engineering, chemistry, accounting, business, and earth science, to name a few. Workers with this expertise may require minimal additional training or none at all. The chart below lists education providers that offer training programs that may prepare students to join Colorado's green workforce. This list is updated on a monthly basis. To have your program listed here, send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with "Green Job Training for Website List" in the subject line.


Education Provider
Degree/Program
Adams County Workforce Board
Brighton, CO
http://www.co.adams.co.us/
  1. Renewable Energy: Building a Skilled Workforce for Solar Solutions - students learn basic math and reading skills and undergo an apprenticeship program tailored to the needs of Solar PV industry
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
www.aims.edu
  1. AAS/CERT: Welding Technology - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
  2. AAS/CERT: Construction Management - can prepare students for management positions in the green building industry with appropriate technical expertise
  3. CERT: Green Building and Design - This 6-credit certificate program will begin in Fall 2009
American Wind Energy Association
Denver, CO and various locations nationwide
www.awea.org
  1. Wind Health & Safety Workshop - students learn safety issues for the wind industry
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
www.arapahoe.edu
  1. CERT:Architecture Technology - can prepare students for drafting technician careers in green building industry
  2. CERT: Carpentry - can prepare students for many careers in energy efficiency industries
  3. AAS: Construction Supervision - can prepare students for management positions in the green building industry with appropriate technical expertise
  4. NAPCEP Certification - students receive National Solar Certification
  5. AAS/CERT: Electronics/Engineering Technology - can prepare students for many technician positions in the renewable energy industry
  6. Solar PV Installation - prepares students for positions as Solar PV installers
Associated General Contractors of Colorado
Denver, CO
www.agccolorado.org
  1. LEED Certification - students receive certification for entry into green building careers
Associated Builders and Contractors
Denver, CO
www.abcrmc.org
  1. Apprenticeships - students receive hands-on training in plumbing/pipefitting, carpentry, and metal working, which are all skills needed in many energy efficiency careers Construction Management Workshops - can prepare students for management positions in the green building industry with appropriate technical expertise
Boulder Technical Education Center
Boulder, CO
www.bvsd.org/SCHOOLS/BOULDERTEC/Pages/default.aspx
  1. CERT: Construction Trade - can prepare students for entry into green building industry with appropriate technical expertise
Center For ReSource Conservation
Boulder, CO
www.conservationcenter.org
  1. Energy Workshops - attendees learn about a variety of energy topics including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
www.coloradocollege.edu
  1. B.A. Environmental Studies/Policy - can prepare students for planning, policy, and management careers in green energy industries
  2. Building Audit and Retrofit Program - prepares students for careers as Energy Auditors and Efficiency Installers
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
www.mines.edu
  1. BS/MS/PhD Engineering - can prepare students for higher level positions in green energy industries
  2. BS/MS/PhD Chemistry - can prepare students for higher level positions in green energy industries
  3. BS: Economics with Technology Specialization - can prepare students for management, planning, and sales careers in green energy industries
  4. BS: Energy Minor with RE focus - prepares students for management, planning, and sales careers in green energy industries
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
www.csu.edu
  1. CERT: Green Building and LEED - student receive certification for entry into green building careers
  2. BA: Resource Economics - can prepare students for positions in management and planning in green energy industries
  3. BA: Political Science - international environmental track can prepare students for management and planning positions in green energy industries
  4. BA: Agricultural Science - can prepare students for entry into biofuels industry
  5. BS/MS: Chemical and Biological Engineering - specialization in the design of fermenters and reactors for biofuels production prepares students for entry into biofuels industry
  6. PhD: Bioenergy - multidisciplinary approach to sustainable bioenergy practices prepares students for higher level careers in biofuels industry
  7. MS: Wind Engineering - prepares student for higher level careers in wind industry
  8. BS/MS/PhD: Mechanical Engineering - offers focus on improving mass production of PV cells that prepares students for higher level careers in solar industry
  9. MA/PhD: Physics- option to do comparative research on PV that prepares student for higher level positions in solar industry
  10. BS/MS: Construction Management - offers sustainable building focus
  11. BS/MS in a variety of engineering disciplines - Electrical and Mechanical
  12. BS: Atmospheric Science
  13. MBA: Global and Social Sustainability Track
Colorado Youth Corps Association
statewide
www.cyca.org
  1. Energy Efficiency and Energy Audit LEAP training - prepares students for careers as Energy Auditors and Efficiency Installers
  2. Biomass Conversion Program - prepares students for entry level careers in biomass industry
  3. Green Building Program - prepares student for entry into green building industry
***Future programs include solar PV Installation and more biomass and green building programs
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO
www.ccaurora.edu
  1. Engineering Transfer Program - can prepare students for technician assistant position in green energy industries with appropriate technical training
***Future programs include PV Technician
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
www.ccd.edu
  1. AS: Chemistry - can prepare students for technician assistant position in green energy industries with appropriate technical training
  2. AS: Earth Science - can prepare students for technician assistant position in green energy industries with appropriate technical training
  3. AS: Engineering and Engineering Graphics - can prepare students for technician assistant position in green energy industries with appropriate technical training
  4. AAS/CERT: Welding - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
  5. AAS/CERT: Machine Technology - can prepare students for careers in energy efficiency automotive sectors with appropriate technical training
Construction Industry Training Council
Denver, CO and statewide
www.citc.org
  1. Apprenticeships: Carpentry, Electrical, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Sheetmetal - students receive hands-on training to develop skills needed in many green energy careers
  2. Professional Advancement Classes Welding - can develop skills for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
Greenwood Village, CO
www.cael.org
  1. "Light Up Your Future: Education Today, Energy Tomorrow" - an online education program to build skills and industry knowledge in high-growth careers in local energy companies. Can prepare students for entry level careers in green energy industries
Denver Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Program/Local IBEW #68
Denver, CO
http://www.djeatc68.com/
  1. Electrician Solar PV Training - prepares students for entry level careers in the solar industry
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Denver, CO
http://www.egos-school.com/site/public/StartPage
  1. Apprenticeships: Carpentry, Electrical - students receive hands-on training to develop skills needed in many green energy careers
  2. HVAC program - can prepare students for careers as Energy Auditors and Efficiency Installers
  3. CERT: Welding - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
ENERGY STAR
Denver, CO
www.energystar.gov
  1. Continuing Education Credits - HVAC, ENERGY STAR- prepares students for careers as Energy Auditors and Efficiency Installers
  2. Sales Training - prepares student for careers in sales and marketing in energy efficiency industries
Front Range Community College
Denver, CO
www.frontrange.edu
  1. Electrical and Communications Engineer Technician - can prepare students for technician assistant position in green energy industries with appropriate technical training
  2. AAS: Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology - can prepare students for technician assistant position in green building industries with appropriate technical training
  3. HVAC - can prepare students for careers as Energy Auditors and Efficiency Installers
  4. Energy Boost - 80 hour program that provides basic training such as math, statistics, measurements for entry-level positions in the energy industry
  5. CERT Clean Energy Technician - 1 year hands-on training offering paid internships with industry partners
ICAST - International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology
Lakewood, CO
www.icast.org
  1. Energy rater, weatherization, and solar installation training - can prepare students for entry level positions in green energy industries
Metro State College of Denver
Denver, CO
www.mscd.edu
  1. BA: Architecture - can prepare students for entry into green building careers with appropriate training
  2. BA: Economics - can prepare students for entry into green energy industry finance careers
  3. BS: Chemistry - can prepare students for many careers in renewable energy industries
  4. BS: Environmental Science - can prepare students for management, planning, and policy careers in green energy industries
  5. BS: Physics - can prepare students for renewable energy technology development
  6. BS: Civil Engineering - can prepare students for higher level careers in green energy industries
  7. BS/CERT: Electrical Engineering - can prepare students careers in green energy industries
  8. BS: Industrial Design - can prepare students for entry in green energy industries
  9. BS: Mechanical Engineering Technology - can prepare students for entry in green energy industries
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
www.pickenstech.org
  1. CERT Engineering and Technology - specializations in Computer Aided Drafting, Computer Service, Electronics, Precision Machning, Welding, and Pre-Engineering
  2. CERT Construction: specializations in Carpentry, Electrician Occupations, and Heating & Air Conditioning
  3. CERT Automotive Technologies
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
www.ppcc.edu
  1. AAS/CERT Architecture and Construction Technology: can prepare students for entry into green building careers with appropriate training
  2. AAS Chemistry - can prepare students for entry level careers in green energy industries with appropriate training
  3. AAS Natural Resource Technology - can prepare students for entry into green building careers with appropriate training
  4. AAS/CERT Electronics Technology - can prepare students for entry into green building careers with appropriate training
  5. AAS/CERT Facilities Maintenance Tech - can prepare students for careers as Energy Auditors and Efficiency Installers
  6. AAS Physics - can prepare students for renewable energy technology development
  7. AAS/CERT: Welding - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
***Future programs being developed include a wind turbine technician training program
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO
www.pueblocc.edu
  1. AS Physics and Chemistry - can prepare students for entry into green energy industry with appropriate training
  2. AAS/CERT Energy Maintenance Technology: focus on electrical, mechanical, and solar technologies prepares students for entry level careers in renewable energy
  3. AAS/CERT/Mini-CERT Engineering Technology - option to specialize in pre-industrial engineering can prepare students for entry level careers in renewable energy manufacturing
  4. AAS/CERT Industrial Electronics - can prepare students for entry into green building careers with appropriate training
  5. AAS/CERT Machine Technology - can prepare students for careers in energy efficiency automotive sectors with appropriate technical training
  6. AAS/CERT Welding - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
  7. Wind Energy Program - starting in Jan 2009 this National Science Foundation mentor program will give students hands-on experience mounting wind turbines
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO
www.rrcc.edu
  1. AAS/CERT Renewable Energy Technology: prepares student for entry level careers in solar industry
  2. AAS/CERT Carpentry - can prepare students for many careers in energy efficiency industries
  3. AAS/CERT Construction Technology - can prepare students for many careers in energy efficiency industries
  4. AAS Electrician: construction, power line technician, maintenance tracks can prepare students for entry level positions in green energy industries
  5. AAS Pre-Engineering - can prepare students for technician assistant positions in green energy industries
  6. CERT Industrial Science and Operations - can prepare students for careers in renewable energy industries
  7. Energy & Environmental Technology - can prepare students for careers as Energy Auditors and Managers
Redstone College
Denver, CO
www.redstone.edu
  1. HVAC program - can prepare students for careers as Energy Auditors and Efficiency Installers
  2. AAS: Construction Management - can prepare students for management positions in the green building industry with appropriate technical expertise
Smart Energy Living Alliance
Lakewood, CO
www.smartenergyliving.org
  1. Energy STAR Summit - offers continuing education credits for energy professionals in areas such as building science, HVAC, sales and marketing, lighting, LEED, energy audits, carbon offsets, coding, and financing
Thames Solar Electric
Denver, CO
www.thamessolar.com
  1. Solar PV Workshops - offers various levels of Solar PV classes for continuing education credits from the Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
www.colorado.edu
  1. Continuing Ed Credits in Renewable Energy and Efficiency: offers various courses for professionals including Energy Science and Technology, Green Building, Residential RE, Natural Plasters, Passive Solar Design, and Straw Bale Building
  2. BS/MS/PhD: Chemistry - can prepare students for management positions in renewable energy industries
  3. BA/MA/PhD: Environmental Studies - option with Energy Certificate that prepares students for management, policy, and planning careeres in green energy industries
  4. BS/MS/PhD Physics - can prepare students for renewable energy technology development
  5. BS/MS/PhD in variety of engineering disciplines including: can prepare students for higher level positions in green energy industry
  6. MS/PhD Environmental Science - can prepare students for renewable energy technology development
  7. CERT: Sustainable Practices - can prepare students for careers in green energy industry
University of Colorado at Denver
Denver, CO
www.cudenver.edu
  1. BA/MA Environmental Design - can prepare students for planning, policy, and mamagement careers in green energy industry
  2. MS Global Energy Management - can prepare students to be managers and leaders in the energy industry worldwide
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
www.unco.edu
  1. BS/MS Chemistry - can prepare students for management positions in renewable energy industries
  2. BA/MA Earth Sciences - can prepare students careers in green energy industries
  3. BS Physics - can prepare students for renewable energy technology development
US Green Building Council Colorado
Denver, CO and various statewide location
www.usgbcc.com
  1. Continuing Education Credits - green building and LEED exam preparation for professionals in the field of Architecture, Engineering, Designers, Developers, Consultants, and Manufacturers
Warren Tech Schoolwww.warrent
Lakewood, CO
http://www.warrentech.org/
  1. Alternative Fuels Program - prepares students for entry level positions in biofuels industry
  2. Automotive Technology - can prepare students for careers in energy efficiency automotive sectors with appropriate technical training
  3. Drafting and Engineering Technology - can prepare students for entry level position in green building industry with appropriate technical training
  4. Precision Machining Technology and Welding - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
YRG Sustainability Consultants
Denver, CO
  1. LEED Exam Training - students receive certification for entry into green building careers

Eastern Plains Region

Colorado's educational institutions are well poised to train a workforce that can meet the demands of the New Energy Economy. Some green jobs in the energy industry require specific training, education, and knowledge. However, many require expertise that are rooted in traditional fields, such as carpentry, welding, roofing, engineering, chemistry, accounting, business, and earth science, to name a few. Workers with this expertise may require minimal additional training or none at all. The chart below lists education providers that offer training programs that may prepare students to join Colorado's green workforce. This list is updated on a monthly basis. To have your program listed here, send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with "Green Job Training for Website List" in the subject line.


Education Provider
Degree/Program
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO
www.njc.edu
  1. AS Pre-Engineering - can prepare students for technician assistant positions in green energy industries
***Future programs include a Wind Technician program
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO
www.morgancc.edu
  1. AAS/CERT Construction Technology - can prepare students for management positions in the green building industry with appropriate technical expertise
  2. CERT Welding - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries

Mountain Region

Colorado's educational institutions are well poised to train a workforce that can meet the demands of the New Energy Economy. Some green jobs in the energy industry require specific training, education, and knowledge. However, many require expertise that are rooted in traditional fields, such as carpentry, welding, roofing, engineering, chemistry, accounting, business, and earth science, to name a few. Workers with this expertise may require minimal additional training or none at all. The chart below lists education providers that offer training programs that may prepare students to join Colorado's green workforce. This list is updated on a monthly basis. To have your program listed here, send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with "Green Job Training for Website List" in the subject line.


Education Provider
Degree/Program
Colorado Mountain College Summit Campus
Breckenridge, CO
http://www.coloradomtn.edu/campus_sum/home.shtml
  1. CISCO Electrician CERT - can prepare students for careers in renewable energy with appropriate technical training
  2. CERT Electricity and Wiring - can prepare students for careers in renewable energy with appropriate technical training
Colorado Mountain College Roaring Fork Campus
Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, CO
http://www.coloradomtn.edu/campus_rfc/home.shtml
  1. CISCO Electrician CERT
  2. Electrcian Apprenticeship
Colorado Mountain College Timberline Campus
Leadville, CO
http://www.coloradomtn.edu/campus_tmb/home.shtml
  1. AAS Natural Resource Management - can prepare students for careers in renewable energy with appropriate technical training
  2. Electrician Apprenticeship - students receive hands-on training needed for many careers in green enegy industies
Colorado Mountain College West Garfield Campus
Rifle, CO
http://www.coloradomtn.edu/campus_rfl/home.shtml
  1. AAS Natural Resource Management - can prepare students for careers in renewable energy with appropriate technical training
  2. AAS Process Technology - can prepare students for careers at renewable energy power plants and manufacturing facilities
  3. AS Biology - can prepare students for careers in green energy industry with appropriate training
  4. AS Chemistry - can prepare students for entry level careers in green energy industries with appropriate training
  5. AS Physics - can prepare students for renewable energy technology development
Colorado Mountain College Alpine Campus
Steamboat Springs, CO
http://www.coloradomtn.edu/campus_alp/programs-alp.shtml
  1. AS Biology - can prepare students for careers in green energy industry with appropriate training
  2. AS Chemistry - can prepare students for entry level careers in green energy industries with appropriate training
  3. AS Physics - can prepare students for renewable energy technology development
Energy Logic
Frisco, COwww.nrlogic.com
  1. Energy Rating Training - National Registry of Accredited Energy Rater Training Providers
Front Range Community College
Loveland, CO campus
www.frontrange.edu
  1. AAS/CERT HVAC - can prepare students for careers as Energy Auditors and Efficiency Installers
Rocky Mountain Institute
Steamboat Springs and Boulder, CO
www.rmi.org
  1. Renewable Energy and Efficiency Internships - Wide array of internships for advanced careers in environmental and resource policy or technical energy positions
Sustainable Solutions Inc.
Como, Colorado
www.ssiSolarEnergy.com
  1. Off and On-Grid Residential Solar Workshops -PV workshops available for the Advanced installer and for the Novice. The Advanced PV Workshop is recognized by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (CoSEIA) for continuing education credits

San Luis Region

Colorado's educational institutions are well poised to train a workforce that can meet the demands of the New Energy Economy. Some green jobs in the energy industry require specific training, education, and knowledge. However, many require expertise that are rooted in traditional fields, such as carpentry, welding, roofing, engineering, chemistry, accounting, business, and earth science, to name a few. Workers with this expertise may require minimal additional training or none at all. The chart below lists education providers that offer training programs that may prepare students to join Colorado's green workforce. This list is updated on a monthly basis. To have your program listed here, send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with "Green Job Training for Website List" in the subject line.


Education Provider
Degree/Program
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO
www.adams.edu
  1. BS Chemistry - can prepare students for careers in green energy industries with appropriate training
  2. BS Earth Sciences - can prepare students for careers in green energy industries
  3. BS Physics - can prepare students for renewable energy technology development
Crestone Solar School
Alamosa, CO
www.crestonesolarschool.com
  1. CERT Solar Heating - offers workshops for Solar Thermal
  2. CERT Natural Building - offers green natural building workshops
San Juan Basin Technical College
Mancos, CO
www.sjbtc.edu
  1. CERT Construction Technology - can prepare students for management positions in the green building industry with appropriate technical expertise
  2. CERT Electronics Welding - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
  3. CERT Welding Technology - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO
www.trinidadstate.edu
  1. AAS Civil Engineering - can prepare students to be technician assistants in many green energy industries
  2. AAS Technical Engineering - can prepare students to be technician assistants in many green energy industries
  3. AAS Agricultural Technology - can prepare students for entry level careers in biofuels industry
  4. AAS/CERT: EPIC Welding - can prepare students for careers as machinists and sheetmetal workers in green energy industries
  5. AAS/CERT: Construction - can prepare students for management positions in the green building industry with appropriate technical expertise

Western Slope Region

Colorado's educational institutions are well poised to train a workforce that can meet the demands of the New Energy Economy. Some green jobs in the energy industry require specific training, education, and knowledge. However, many require expertise that are rooted in traditional fields, such as carpentry, welding, roofing, engineering, chemistry, accounting, business, and earth science, to name a few. Workers with this expertise may require minimal additional training or none at all. The chart below lists education providers that offer training programs that may prepare students to join Colorado's green workforce. This list is updated on a monthly basis. To have your program listed here, send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with "Green Job Training for Website List" in the subject line.


Education Provider
Degree/Program
Associated Builders and Contractors Western Slope Chapter of the Rocky Mountains
Grand Junction, CO
http://www.abcrmc.org/chapterlocator.aspx
  1. Apprenticeship Training - On-the-job training (OJT) and related theoretical instruction
Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO
www.western.edu
  1. BS Chemistry - can prepare students for careers in green energy industries with appropriate training
  2. BA Environmental Studies - can prepare students for policy, management, and planning positions in green energy industries
Solar Energy International
Paonia and Carbondale, CO
www.solarenergy.org
  1. Photovoltaic (PV) Installation and Design, Advanced PV Design Criteria and NEC Compliance, PV Lab Week, Solar Business, Solar Water Pumping Workshop, Solar Hot Water Workshop, Solar and Radiant Heating Systems, Solar Industry Seminar - prepares students for careers in solar industry
  2. Residential Wind Power Workshop - prepares students for careers in wind industry
  3. MicroHydro Workshop - prepares students for careers in hyrdo-electric industry
  4. Sustainable Home Design Workshop, Designing and Building Natural Homes, Straw Bale Construction and Natural Plasters - prepares students for careers in green building industries