Save the Date: BWI's 25th Anniversary Celebration is on May 29th!
Join us as we celebrate our impact with those who have made it possible.
See our event page for more details.

When: Tuesday, December 5 | 10:30am
Where: Red Hook Initiative (767 Hicks Street Brooklyn, NY)

The US solar energy market is booming and now is the time to learn the skills you will need to start a career in Solar Panel Installation.

Take this 6-week course and receive a stipend while you earn the industry certifications from North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as a 4-hour Scaffolding Certification.

Learn practical skills in:

  • Basic Carpentry
  • Intro to Electrical Wiring
  • Solar Panel Installation
  • Construction Math
  • Tool Usage

Minimum requirements: Must be at least 18 years old, a low-income Red Hook resident, eligible to work in the US legally, able to lift 50lbs, and able to score 8th grade level on a reading and math screening.