EMPOWER

EMPOWER

Empowering the Global Solar Workforce

Empowering the Global Solar Workforce

At Solar Energy International, we train the global solar energy workforce. We empower students, alumni, and partners to expand a widespread, well-trained and educated renewable energy field, with the aim to promote sustainable economic growth and support energy independence.

A central tenant of our mission is to offer global access to well-paying and satisfying careers in renewable industries. SEI Empowerment Programs offer scholarships, student counseling, targeted networking and connections to job opportunities for those from all backgrounds and circumstances, so that anyone and everyone can begin or expand a career in solar energy.

SEI’s scholarship and Empowerment Program efforts include continuous outreach to communities across the country and the world to ensure broad access to and adoption of solar energy training. We prioritize job fairness and help all individuals address any personal barriers to accessing the training needed to change their lives and launch their careers. SEI has developed Skillbridge programs for Veterans and transitioning military members, partners with Tribal governments and utilities, provides contract trainings to rural workforce development organizations, municipalities, nonprofits and community groups and has full course pathways and in-person training in both English and Spanish.

Johnny Weiss

SOLAR ENERGY ACCESS FOR ALL INITIATIVE

Johnny Weiss

SOLAR ENERGY ACCESS FOR ALL INITIATIVE

Solar Energy International, co-founded by Johnny Weiss in 1991, has trained over 150,000 people globally on renewable energy with the belief that such education should be universally accessible. To address the ongoing challenge of 775 million people worldwide still living without electricity, SEI launched the Johnny Weiss Solar Energy Access for All Initiative, dedicated to delivering solar training to the most underserved communities.

EXPLORE INITIATIVE

VETERAN’S TRAINING

VETERAN’S TRAINING

Solar Training for Our Service Men & Women

Solar Training for Our Service Men & Women

SEI is proud to support all U.S. Military Service members who are currently wearing the uniform or have honorably served our country in the past. In recent years, SEI proudly helped launch the Solar Ready Veterans Program through the Department of Energy’s SunShot initiative offering our Solar Professionals Certificate Program (SPCP) and all other training offerings to help veterans start their solar career journey. We accomplish this support through scholarship programs supporting active duty military and veterans.

LEARN MORE

SOLAR IN THE SCHOOLS

SOLAR IN THE SCHOOLS

Empowering Youth for a Better Future

Empowering Youth for a Better Future

Solar in the Schools Colorado provides in-person K-12 education to Colorado based teachers and students through classroom presentations, hands-on solar labs, teacher trainings and equipment lending. We encourage youth to develop deeper consideration of the systems that deliver us power, and teach teachers to skillfully incorporate renewable energy into their lessons.

VIEW PROGRAM