Where will your career take you next?
Whether you’re at the entry level or have decades of experience, there is an energy career for you in Michigan. You might find a career helping Michigan homes and businesses become more energy efficient, an opportunity in the state’s solar energy industry, or a job supporting battery storage technologies.
Visit our Connect Now page to browse through employers in your area and find the training providers to help you gain the skills you need to succeed. Read on to find out how to get started!
Building Performance Jobs in Michigan
Michigan’s Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income households make their homes more energy-efficient. Through this program, you can start a career that benefits your community and helps Michiganians have safer, healthier, and more comfortable homes.
Help Local Families
and Communities
A career in home energy performance offers the opportunity to:
> Provide energy-saving home improvements.
> Enhance home comfort and safety for Michigan residents.
> Strengthen household and community resilience through sustainable practices.
Access In-Demand
Energy Careers
Michigan offers exciting career paths in energy efficiency, with opportunities to gain valuable skills while making a difference.
> Develop hands-on experience with advanced energy-saving technology.
> Access free training and support, preparing for in-demand roles across Michigan.
> Build a career that supports sustainability and helps local communities.
Expand Your Contracting Business
Contractors in Michigan’s Weatherization Assistance Program gain access to rewarding projects that drive energy efficiency across the state.
> Year-round work for your employees beyond the typical construction season.
> Help your community thrive while making area housing safer and more efficient.
> Work in an industry that reduces the carbon footprint of hundreds of families in Michigan.
Wages in Michigan
Here are some example wages we’ve seen across the state for home energy performance careers. To find sample wages for the solar industry, visit our Solar Career Map.
Retrofit Installer Technician
$36k - $43k
Crew Leader
$41k - $47k
Energy Auditor
$42k - $52k
Quality Control Inspector
$43k - $55k
Registered Apprenticeships in Michigan
What is a Registered Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships can be valuable for individuals of all ages and across different life, education, and career stages.
> Registered Apprenticeships provide a structured pathway combining on-the-job training with formal instruction.
> Participants earn while they learn, gaining hands-on experience from industry professionals and working toward a recognized qualification.
> Learn more about clean energy apprenticeships.
Choose a Career
Pathway
There are many opportunities for apprenticeships in the energy efficiency, solar, wind, and solar-plus-storage industries.
> Some apprenticeship programs prepare you for a career in traditional trades, such as the electrical or construction industries.
> Additional opportunities include employment in non-construction roles such as Customer Service Representative, Human Resources Specialist, Project Manager, and Software Developer.
> The U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Finder can be used to search apprenticeable occupations. If you’re interested in joining an apprenticeship program, sign up for updates to find out about future opportunities and resources.
Resources for
Employers
If you’re an employer interested in apprenticeship programs, we have the resources to help you get started.
> Read our Registered Apprenticeships Toolkit to learn how to start, join, and implement apprenticeship programs.
> Browse other resources along with case studies on successful apprenticeship programs.
> Complete our intake form to learn about opportunities for free technical assistance.
Solar Energy in Michigan
Career Opportunities
The solar industry in Michigan offers a wealth of opportunities for both entry-level and experienced workers.
> Michigan has over 4,300 jobs in the solar energy industry, according to our latest National Solar Jobs Census.
> There are 212 solar companies in Michigan.¹
> Michigan produces enough solar energy to power over 440,000 homes.¹
A Meaningful Career
The solar industry has a place for everyone—no matter what your skills, interests, and educational background.
> You’ll find career opportunities for construction workers, electricians, project managers, sales professionals, manufacturing technicians, and many more.
> About half of the solar jobs in Michigan are with installation and project development companies. There are also opportunities in manufacturing, operations and maintenance and wholesale trade & distribution.
> There are training providers across the state of Michigan that prepare the workforce for solar industry jobs. Visit our Connect Now page to learn more about training providers in your area.
Take the Next Step
Explore our resources to understand industry trends and career opportunities in solar.
> Read IREC’s National Solar Jobs Census to learn about the latest trends in the solar industry.
> Not sure where you fit in? Visit our Solar Career Map to find the opportunity that matches your skills and interests.
> See if a solar career is right for you by signing up for our free Exploring Solar Careers course.
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