Find Your Power with Solar States

Start Your Journey in Solar & Energy
At Solar States, we believe clean energy should power more than our homes — it should power careers. Our training programs open the door to solar, construction, and electrical work. Think of it as your entry point: the first step into a growing industry that needs you.

Why Solar? Why Now?
Solar is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. It’s hands-on, practical, and builds skills you can carry into many career paths. From solar installer to licensed electrician, your journey starts here!

Find the Program That Fits You

Find Your Power Solar Academy

Evening/weekend training in Philadelphia. Entry-level solar skills, OSHA-10, career readiness.

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Job Corps Solar Academy

Ages 16–24. Earn a stipend, complete GED/diploma, and gain solar skills with wraparound support.

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OIC Green Jobs Training

For adults ready to transition quickly into work. Solar-focused training with job connections.

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PowerCorps PHL

Paid training + mentorship + year-round support services.

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Who we are

Micah Gold-Markel

Managing installation and maintenance of solar assets for 17+ years; Certified Master Electrician in PA, NJ, and DE. Winner of the ImpactPHL award, Solar Power World’s Top Solar Changemaker.

Shanisha Mitchell

Brings 15+ years of workforce and nonprofit leadership to design job training programs that build talent pipelines and create lasting community impact.

Our Instructors

Mike Hayden

Education Program Coordinator

Robert Burgess

Education Teacher