Apprenticeship Ready: Exploring Career Pathways
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Across four focused modules, you will explore clean energy career pathways, understand how Registered Apprenticeships work, and build a concrete plan to find and apply to the right apprenticeship program for you—all while hearing directly from apprentices and program sponsors who have walked the same path. Designed for high school students, veterans, career changers, women entering skilled trades, and underrepresented job seekers, the course meets you where you are and moves you toward real action.
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Course Introduction
A Welcome Message From Your Course Narrators
Meet your course narrators who will guide you through the course.
Meet your course narrators who will guide you through the course.
Course Introduction
Review the course introduction to learn what will be covered and why it might matter to you.
Review the course introduction to learn what will be covered and why it might matter to you.
Course Time Commitment
Review the course time commitment to understand what is expected for you to successfully earn your Apprenticeship Ready badge.
Review the course time commitment to understand what is expected for you to successfully earn your Apprenticeship Ready badge.
Career Planning Playbook & Apprenticeship Ready Badge
Learn about your course playbook and apprenticeship ready badge.
Learn about your course playbook and apprenticeship ready badge.
Navigating the Course Portal
Learn everything you need to navigate the course portal, module lessons, and how to get support when you need it.
Learn everything you need to navigate the course portal, module lessons, and how to get support when you need it.
Module 1
Module 1: Exploring Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Careers
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
You're about to explore some of the fastest-growing sectors in the American economy—clean energy and energy efficiency. Whether you're a high school student planning your future, a veteran transitioning to civilian work, a career changer looking for something new, or someone skilled through alternate routes (STARS)—this module will show you exactly where you fit.
Progress Check: Clean Energy Registered Apprenticeship Playbook
1 Question | 2 attempts | 0/2 points to pass
1 Question | 2 attempts | 0/2 points to pass
This quiz question is a progress check on your Playbook entries. It is meant purely to check in and keep you on track. Completing the Playbook does not count towards a grade or affect your course completion in any way.
Sources for Module 1
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
A Complete List of Sources referenced in the creation of Module 1
Module 2
Module 2: Exploring Registered Apprenticeships
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
In this module you will explore Registered Apprenticeship Programs—a proven model that lets you earn a paycheck from day one while learning the exact skills employers need. You'll understand what makes Registered Apprenticeships different from college, internships, or job training programs. You'll see the concrete benefits: zero debt, nationally recognized credentials, expert mentorship, and years of paid experience. And you'll discover why Registered Apprenticeships work for people of all ages and backgrounds.
(Video Interview) Why Apprenticeship? Real Voices on the Path That Changed Everything
Recorded 05/01/2026 | 10 minutes
Recorded 05/01/2026 | 10 minutes
Hear directly from apprentices, journey-level workers, program sponsors, and mentors who have firsthand experience with what Registered Apprenticeship actually looks like in practice.
(Video Interview) How It Works: Inside Real Apprenticeship Programs
Recorded 05/01/2026 | 14 minutes
Recorded 05/01/2026 | 14 minutes
Hear directly from apprentices, journey-level workers, program sponsors, and mentors who have firsthand experience with what Registered Apprenticeship actually looks like in practice.
Progress Check: Clean Energy Registered Apprenticeship Playbook
1 Question | 2 attempts | 0/2 points to pass
1 Question | 2 attempts | 0/2 points to pass
This quiz question is a progress check on your Playbook entries. It is meant purely to check in and keep you on track. Completing the Playbook does not count towards a grade or affect your course completion in any way.
Sources for Module 2
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
A Complete List of Sources referenced in the creation of Module 2
Module 3
Module 3: Understanding Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
Welcome to Module 3, where you'll move from understanding what Registered Apprenticeships are to understanding how they actually work in practice. Module 3 answers the practical questions that determine whether a specific program is right for you.
(Video Interview) The People Who Teach You: Mentors, Crew Leads, and What It Takes to Succeed in Apprenticeship
Recorded 05/01/2026 | 14 minutes
Recorded 05/01/2026 | 14 minutes
Hear directly from apprentices, journey-level workers, program sponsors, and mentors who have firsthand experience with what Registered Apprenticeship actually looks like in practice.
Progress Check: Clean Energy Registered Apprenticeship Playbook
1 Question | 2 attempts | 0/2 points to pass
1 Question | 2 attempts | 0/2 points to pass
This quiz question is a progress check on your Playbook entries. It is meant purely to check in and keep you on track. Completing the Playbook does not count towards a grade or affect your course completion in any way.
Sources for Module 3
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
A Complete List of Sources referenced in the creation of Module 3
Module 4
Module 4: Finding Your Entry Point
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
Think of this module as your preparation toolkit. By the end, you won't just understand Registered Apprenticeships—you'll be ready to apply for them. You'll assess your unique profile, learn how programs evaluate candidates, identify and address potential barriers, and develop the soft skills that determine apprenticeship success.
Progress Check: Clean Energy Registered Apprenticeship Playbook
1 Question | 2 attempts | 0/2 points to pass
1 Question | 2 attempts | 0/2 points to pass
This quiz question is a progress check on your Playbook entries. It is meant purely to check in and keep you on track. Completing the Playbook does not count towards a grade or affect your course completion in any way.
Sources for Module 4
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
A Complete List of Sources referenced in the creation of Module 4
Course Completion
End of Course Survey
9 Questions
9 Questions
End of Course Certificate
2.00 Contact credits | Certificate available
2.00 Contact credits | Certificate available
Congratulations. To download your course certificate, complete all the module activities and the end-of-course survey.
When you complete this course, you'll earn a verified digital badge—a clickable credential that lets employers and others confirm what you've learned with a single click. Within seven days of completing the course, you will receive an email from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) with a link to access your digital badge.
Look for an email from BadgeCert.com (the platform that hosts your badge)—check your spam or junk folder if you don't see it in your inbox. In the case of issues or questions, feel free to email [email protected]. Our team monitors this inbox and will respond within two business days; we’re here to help.