PSE&G Trains Workers for Clean Energy Jobs

PSE&G Trains Workers for Clean Energy Jobs

Utility Aims to Prepare 2,000 People from Underserved Communities for Careers in Energy

NEWARK, N.J., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — PSE&G has kicked off a novel initiative to provide low- to moderate-income New Jersey residents with the skills they need for careers in the fast-growing energy efficiency sector. It’s part of the utility’s Clean Energy Jobs program, designed to put up to 2,000 people to work in New Jersey’s clean energy sector. Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is a publicly traded diversified energy company. Its operating subsidiaries are: PSEG Power, Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) and PSEG Long Island. (PRNewsfoto/Public Service Electric & Gas () Energy efficiency work in New Jersey is expected to increase eight fold, creating a need for skilled workers. PSE&G’s jobs program aims to close that gap, and has already put about 700 people to work supporting the utility’s $1 billion energy efficiency initiative. Hiring is expected to continue this year, including 40 people who recently began the six-month training course that will prepare them for jobs at businesses that deliver energy efficiency services. Eventually, the company expects the program will place 2,000 workers in jobs that help customers save money, reduce their energy use and shrink their carbon footprint.

PSE&G’s energy efficiency initiative, the largest commitment to energy efficiency ever in New Jersey, includes programs designed to provide environmental benefits and reduce customer bills while creating jobs and boosting the state’s economy.

"The jobs program is a great example of PSE&G’s commitment to being a positive force in a changing world," PSE&G President Kim Hanemann said. "There is a shortage of workers with the skills needed to implement energy efficiency at the scale we are pursuing. The Clean Energy Jobs Program is an innovative approach that will help close the skills gap and provide career opportunities to residents of underserved communities. Equity is one of our guiding principles, and we want all New Jersey communities to share in the benefits of the clean energy transformation."

PSE&G’s jobs training program relies on industry experts to teach candidates the skills and competencies needed to supply energy efficiency services. It provides a living wage to participants while they attend courses in clean energy, technical skills, interpersonal skills, job readiness and specific on-the-job functions. The program also provides wrap-around services such as child care, transportation and assistance with resume writing to help participants succeed.

The group in training are learning […]

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