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Workforce & Capacity Building

Build Local Expertise

Our goal is your independence. We transfer knowledge and build skills so your team can manage clean energy programs internally.

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The Challenge

Consultants Come and Go. Your Community Stays.

Most tribal clean energy projects rely heavily on outside consultants. When the project ends, the knowledge walks out the door. Next time, you start from zero.

We take a different approach. Every engagement includes knowledge transfer. Our goal is to make ourselves unnecessary. We want to build your team's capability to manage clean energy programs without external help.

85% of tribal clean energy projects are managed by outside consultants
3-5x cost savings when internal teams manage ongoing operations
Training Programs

Skills Your Team Can Use Immediately

Practical training designed for tribal government staff. Not academic theory, real skills for real projects. AI-powered training delivery adapts to your team's pace and learning style.

2-day workshop

Grant Writing Fundamentals

Learn to identify opportunities, develop competitive narratives, and build budgets that funders trust. Hands-on practice with real DOE and CEC application formats.

  • Finding and evaluating grant opportunities
  • Narrative development and funder priorities
  • Budget construction and cost allocation
  • Compliance requirements by agency
3-day workshop

Solar Project Management

Everything you need to oversee solar installations on tribal lands. From RFP development through commissioning, including technical basics and vendor management.

  • Solar technology fundamentals
  • Procurement and vendor selection
  • Construction oversight and QA
  • Operations and maintenance planning
1-day workshop

Grant Compliance & Reporting

Master the compliance requirements that keep grants in good standing. Reporting templates, documentation practices, and audit preparation strategies.

  • Federal grant compliance requirements
  • Quarterly reporting best practices
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Audit preparation and response
2-day workshop

EV & Charging Infrastructure

Navigate the rapidly evolving EV landscape. Site selection, equipment options, utility coordination, and business models for tribal charging infrastructure.

  • EV charging technology overview
  • Site selection and utility requirements
  • CARB and CEC program navigation
  • Business model options
Knowledge Transfer

Learn by Doing, Together

Beyond workshops, we embed knowledge transfer into every project. Your team works alongside ours, learning the process, not just observing the results.

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Shadowing & Co-Work

Your staff joins our team for key project activities. Grant writing sessions, vendor meetings, compliance reviews. This is real work, not simulations.

02

AI-Enhanced Documentation

Every process we develop gets documented with AI-assisted writing. SOPs, checklists, and templates your team can use after we are gone, always up to date.

03

Graduated Responsibility

Over time, your team takes on more project responsibilities while we provide backup. By project end, you're managing operations with confidence.

04

Ongoing Support Access

Questions don't stop when projects end. Our clients get ongoing access to our team for advice on new challenges. No billable hours for quick questions.

Coming 2027
Tribal Youth Program

Building the Next Generation of Clean Energy Leaders

The clean energy transition creates thousands of jobs. We're developing a program to ensure tribal youth have pathways to these careers, from entry-level technician to project manager to executive leadership.

Career Awareness

High school programs introducing clean energy careers. Site visits, job shadowing, and mentorship with tribal energy professionals.

Technical Training

Partnerships with community colleges and trade programs for solar installation, electrical work, and EV service technician certification.

Internship Pipeline

Paid internships on tribal clean energy projects. Real work experience with pathways to permanent positions.

Want to help shape this program or pilot it with your tribe?

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Local Hiring

Clean Energy Jobs for Your Community

Clean energy projects create construction and operations jobs. We work with tribes and contractors to maximize local hiring opportunities.

Contractor Requirements

RFPs include tribal hiring provisions. We track contractor compliance with local employment commitments throughout project execution.

Pre-Employment Training

Connect community members with training before projects start. OSHA certifications, solar basics, and job readiness programs.

Jobs Impact Tracking

Document local employment hours for grant reporting. Demonstrate community benefit to funders and tribal leadership.

Long-Term Positions

Beyond construction, clean energy creates permanent O&M jobs. We help structure positions and training for ongoing roles.

Ready to Build Local Capacity?

Whether you need training for current staff or want to discuss the tribal youth program, we're here to help your community build lasting clean energy expertise.

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