GRID Alternatives and their community partner Elevate are hosting the RE+ Midwest Clean Energy Job Fair in Chicago, Illinois, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 am to 1 pm CST at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel.

The Clean Energy Job Fair will bring diverse job seekers with industry expertise and transferable skills and the region’s best solar and clean energy employers under one roof to connect and learn about all that the booming Midwest Clean Energy industry has to offer. Employers will meet, interview, and hire multi-level skilled job seekers during the job fair.

GRID Alternatives hosts this job fair to foster an accessible, diverse, and inclusive transition to clean energy. This event is in conjunction with RE+ Events’ more significant efforts to support a strong, equitable solar industry and their commitment to ensuring that every person has a place in the future of the renewable energy industry. 

“GRID appreciates the initiative taken by RE+ to build a diverse industry and is proud to work with trusted community partner Elevate on this event,” said Adewale Ogunbadejo, GRID’s Vice President of Workforce Development. “Increasing the clean energy workforce in a way that addresses equity is incredibly important as we work to bring renewable energy solutions to the communities we serve. This job fair allows employers and job seekers alike to learn, connect, and engage about green career opportunities as the sector works to expand and strengthen the workforce and our local economies.” 

According to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s 2023 National Solar Job Census, as of December 2023, there were 279,447, marking a 5.9% increase from 2022, with 15,564 jobs added. To ensure a just transition to clean energy, it is critical that the solar industry is diverse and representative of all communities, especially those that can most benefit from clean energy solutions. 

“Building collaboration with partners is essential to foster and strengthen communities that strive to be a part of the clean energy industry. We are proud to host the Clean Energy Job Fair with GRID Alternatives and create opportunities for job seekers to learn more about how we prepare tomorrow’s workforces,” said Elevate CEO Dr. Anne Evens. 

Job fair attendees will learn about many different types of clean energy jobs and green career opportunities, including Installation, Design, Permitting, Project Management and Scheduling, Human Resources, Electricians, Logistics Coordinators, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, CAD Drafters, Data Analysts, and more! The job fair is free to all job seekers and will provide a dedicated space for clean energy companies, industry employers, and other stakeholders to engage and connect. 

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