Four Corners Renewables Workforce Development Consortium

Four Corners Renewables Workforce Development Consortium is sponsored by Navajo Power. This consortium aims to prepare Indigenous communities for careers in clean energy by connecting community members directly to job opportunities, training programs, certifications and licensing, scholarships and stipends, and internships and mentorships.

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What’s Needed: Workforce Development for Navajo Solar Jobs at Painted Desert Power A Real Opportunity and a Call to Prepare More than 300 jobs and 17-25 long-term, high-paying careers are being created through projects like Painted Desert Power. These are careers that can support families and strengthen our communities for the next 35-40 years, with over $100 million in direct salaries. But these projects are moving forward now.

Without training and preparation, these jobs will be filled by outside workers. We cannot afford to miss this moment. We must prepare now.

This is about more than jobs. It is about building careers, strengthening our economy, and keeping opportunity on our land. This is about sovereignty because when our people are prepared for these jobs , the economic benefit stays on our land, strengthens our communities , and builds a future we control.

The Workforce Development Consortium The Four Corners Renewables Workforce Development Consortium was created to prepare Indigenous communities for careers in clean energy. Led by Navajo Power , this initiative connects community members directly to: Certifications and licensing Scholarships and stipends Internships and mentorships This is how we make sure our people are ready.

If you are interested in jobs, training, or career opportunities in clean energy, join the network today. When you register, you will receive:https://navajopower. com/four-corners-renewables-workforce-development-consortium/?

et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off# Career fairs and hiring events Training and certification opportunities Internship and mentorship programs This is your direct connection to what’s coming next. Register for free to share your interests, track your progress, and get updates on new opportunities near you. Upcoming Trainings & Opportunities Learn.

Train. Show up ready. We work with partners across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado to bring real opportunities into our communities.

Job fairs and hiring events Workforce training partnerships with colleges and unions We are building a committed network of organizations that are actively working to train, hire, and support Indigenous workers in clean energy.

Our Consortium includes partners who have formally joined through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), demonstrating a shared commitment to: Training and workforce development Hiring Indigenous workers Providing certifications, apprenticeships, and career pathways Investing in long-term community impactThis is not just a list of partners. It is a working network aligned around real outcomes.

If your organization offers training programs, certifications, apprenticeships, or employment opportunities, we invite you to join. We are building a committed network of organizations that are actively working to train, hire, and support Indigenous workers in clean energy.

Our Consortium includes partners who have formally joined through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), demonstrating a shared commitment to: Training and workforce development Hiring Indigenous workers Providing certifications, apprenticeships, and career pathways Investing in long-term community impactThis is not just a list of partners. It is a working network aligned around real outcomes.

If your organization offers training programs, certifications, apprenticeships, or employment opportunities, we invite you to join. Consortium Members – Accredited Programs Ft.

Lewis College: Accredited Training: Summer Solar Boot Camp University of New Mexico Gallup Branch: Accredited Training: Solar Workforce Training Program GRID Alternatives : Energy & Hiring Access Organization: Solar Installation Training, Workforce Development, and Tribal Energy Access Programs Remote Energy: Technical Training Organization: Photovoltaic Technician and Solar Installer Training Programs Consortium Members – Non-Accredited Programs Ft.

Lewis College: Accredited Training: Summer Solar Boot Camp Four Corners Clean Energy Alliance: Regional Clean Energy Collaboration: Policy Coordination, Workforce Development, and Project Partnerships Tribal Energy Alternatives: Renewable Energy Training Organization: Solar Installation Training, Community Energy Projects, and Workforce Skill Utah Office of Energy Development: State Energy Office: Energy Workforce Development Programs Clean Energy Project Support and Policy & Funding Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency: State Energy & Infrastructure Office: Clean Energy Workforce and Grid Resiliency Initiatives Hopi Utilities Corporation: Tribal Utility Provider: Renewable Energy Infrastructure Development and Workforce Opportunities Arizona State University: Higher Education Partner: Energy Workforce Research, Training, and Technical Education Programs Ironworkers Local 75 (Union): Union Training & Apprenticeship Program: Solar Installation, Structural Steel, and Renewable Energy Construction Workforce Training Indigenous-led.

Community-driven. Built to last. The Indigenous Renewables Workforce Development Consortium was created to meet a need that’s been voiced for years: real opportunities for Indigenous workers in clean energy—and a way to keep those opportunities in the community.

Too often, clean energy projects happen to tribal communities instead of with them. Jobs come and go. Outside firms take the lead.

That cycle ends here. This initiative brings together tribal nations, training institutions, and employers with a shared purpose: to grow careers, build local expertise, and ensure that the future of energy includes Indigenous leadership at every level. Founded by Navajo Power, the Consortium reflects a long-term commitment to care, to planning, and to relationships that make lasting progress possible.

A clean energy future shaped by Indigenous communities—where opportunity is rooted in place, and careers support both economic and cultural strength. To connect Indigenous people with renewable energy jobs, training, and mentorship—building local talent pipelines that serve tribal nations, support transition from fossil fuels, and reflect the needs and values of each community we serve.

Director of Community Relations & Workforce Development 📧 ceceilia. tso@navajopower. com 📞 (505) 360-1365 | Farmington, NM