Hey, Class of 2024! Ready to shine in a cutting-edge career that’s powered by the sun? Colorado’s got new funding that’ll skyrocket you into the booming solar industry! This opportunity offers free tuition for Solar Energy International’s training program, transforming you into a Solar Photovoltaic Installer and Servicer while prepping you to ace the NABCEP PV Associate certification exam (trust us, it’s a big deal – it’s like having a golden ticket in the solar world).

Be a part of the solution to climate change, working with new tech that’s reshaping our world, and joining a field that’s one of the fastest growing occupations in the US. Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers – turn your high school diploma (or equivalent) into a successful career in renewable energy.

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Qualifications:

  • Be a 2024 high school graduate
  • Be a Colorado resident
  • Have, or will complete, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA)
  • Applications accepted through June 1, 2025

Online Classes Include:

Acquire the skills required for a career as a solar professional through a Colorado scholarship program.

The 2024 High School Graduate Scholarship awards tuition to acquire Solar Energy International’s industry-leading solar training needed towards an entry level job as a Solar Photovoltaic Installer and Servicer and provides the training requirements for taking the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Associate certification exam. NABCEP is the leading solar industry certifying entity, NABCEP certification is the gold-standard for private and public employers, in Colorado and across the country.

SEI’s Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship includes our 2 most popular and  fundamental courses for a combined  12 weeks – 100 hours of training.

Qualifications:

  • Be a 2024 high school graduate
  • Be a Colorado resident
  • Applications accepted through June 1, 2025

Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct)

PVOL101 is your gateway to a career in the solar industry. Acquire a solid understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for PV systems. Learn about site analysis, system sizing, array configuration, performance estimation and more!

PV System Fundamentals (Battery-based)

This course builds a foundation for understanding many battery-based applications. Learn load analysis and battery bank design, equipment options, and electrical integration of system components, along with different battery chemistries, associated pros and cons, and more.

Get Career Coaching

Through Opportunity Next Colorado, Colorado Class of 2024 high school and GED graduates can meet with an education and career coach for free. Opportunity Next is a State of Colorado program brought to you by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

A coach can help you clarify your education and career goals and overcome bumps along the way. You can meet with a coach by phone or text to:

  • Create a personalized game plan to find financial resources to pay for education and training
  • Explore career options
  • Brainstorm how to manage your time commitments
  • …and more

Acquire the skills required for a career as a solar professional through a Colorado scholarship program.

The 2024 High School Graduate Scholarship awards tuition to acquire Solar Energy International’s industry-leading solar training needed towards an entry level job as a Solar Photovoltaic Installer and Servicer and provides the training requirements for taking the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Associate certification exam. NABCEP is the leading solar industry certifying entity, NABCEP certification is the gold-standard for private and public employers, in Colorado and across the country.

SEI’s Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship includes our 2 most popular and  fundamental courses for a combined  12 weeks – 100 hours of training.

Qualifications:

  • Be a 2024 high school graduate
  • Be a Colorado resident
  • Applications accepted through June 1, 2025

Get Started Now!

Complete an application to discover the financial assistance you qualify for.

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