Employer Partners

Become A STEPS4GROWTH

Employer partner

STEPS4GROWTH works closely with businesses and industry partners to ensure that training and development programs are aligned with the latest industry trends and technologies.

This collaborative approach ensures that businesses are not just passively receiving trained workers but actively participating in the development of the workforce that will drive the industry forward. By engaging with STEPS4GROWTH, companies become part of a larger network of businesses, educators, and policymakers who are all working together to shape the future of the clean energy workforce.

Businesses/companies can engage with STEPS4GROWTH in several ways:

Collaborating on Curriculum Development: Companies can work with STEPS4GROWTH to help shape the training programs, ensuring that the curriculum is directly relevant to their needs. This involvement ensures that the workforce is trained in the specific skills required by the business.
Providing Internship and Apprenticeship Opportunities: Businesses can offer internships, apprenticeships, and other hands-on learning opportunities to students and workers in the STEPS4GROWTH programs. This provides companies with early access to talent while giving trainees real-world experience.
Hiring Graduates: By partnering with STEPS4GROWTH, businesses can tap into a pipeline of qualified workers who have been trained specifically for roles in clean energy. This makes the hiring process more efficient and ensures that businesses are bringing in employees who are ready to contribute from day one.

Ready to collaborate? Contact STEPS4GROWTH today to explore how we can help your business thrive in the clean energy industry.

Some of Our Featured

Employers

Duke Energy
Charlotte, North Carolina

Siemens Energy Charlotte, North Carolina

Schneider Electric, Greensboro, North Carolina

Blue Ridge Power, Asheville, North Carolina

The City of Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Starr Electric Company, Inc., Charlotteville, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina

Optima Engineering Charlotte, North Carolina

Hyde Park Partners Charlotte, North Carolina

AKG of America, Mebane, North Carolina

Atom Power, Inc. Huntersville, North Carolina

FAQs

Everything You Need to Know

Can our current employees use this program to upgrade their skills for a better position?

Yes – but they must be on a pathway to a planned promotion and increased salary.

Can I use training providers or educational institutions not currently listed in the STEPS4GROWTH organizations?

This would be determined on an as needed basis. STEPS4GROWTH would review the training provider suggested and determine if the program fits within its guidelines.

What information does my company need to provide to the funding agency?

Participant data including full name, birthdate, street address, current job information, training program information such as dates, completion, type of training, wrap-around services provided and new job placement and salary. There is also six-month Post-training update to ensure their continued success.

We may request additional information such as demographics which would only be reported in aggregate and not at an individual level.
We will also request contact information for the team to be able to contact the participants throughout the program.

Employer Partners

Become A STEPS4GROWTH