Rebecca B.

Skills

After completing our training, the students have:
Introduction to Sustainable & Clean Energy
• OSHA-10 Safety & First Aid/CPR
• NCCER Core Construction Certification
• Electrical Basics
• Essential Workplace Skills
HVAC-R Technician Pathway (13 College Credits)
• Refrigeration Principles
• Safety, Materials & Equipment
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Electricity & HVACR Controls
• Heating Principles

About

I’m with the College of DuPage’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Aurora Workforce Hub. We provide hands-on clean energy workforce training designed to prepare participants for entry level careers in energy efficiency, building operations, and related trades. The College of DuPage CEJA Aurora Workforce Hub is a regional training provider connecting employers with job-ready clean energy talent.
Our mission
• Prepare participants for real-world, job-ready roles
• Align training directly with industry needs
• Reduce employer onboarding and training costs
• Build a sustainable clean energy talent pipeline for Aurora and surrounding communities

We partner with employers to offer:
• Job shadowing
• Work-based learning / internships
• Full-time employment opportunities

What We Provide Employers
• Job-ready participants with safety & technical certifications
• Participant resumes – you interview and decide if the participant is a fit
• Hourly stipends paid to participants during work-based learning – no cost, no risk
• Full liability insurance coverage
• Wraparound support services to ensure participant success

What We Ask of Employers
• Meaningful exposure to real-world projects
• Mentorship and supervision
• Feedback to align training with industry needs
• Consideration for long-term employment when possible

Other ways to contribute to workforce development:
• Career pathway or employer presentations
• Guest speaking opportunities
• Informational sessions focused on careers