Workforce Development

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community impact

Building Careers. Strengthening Communities.

Through hands-on training, technical education and partnerships with community organizations, we help residents move into stable careers in the growing clean energy sector.

With 60% of our workforce coming through training and development programs, our approach creates jobs, strengthens local economies and ensures energy investments benefit the communities they serve.

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career pathways

Success Stories

Our workforce programs equip local residents with the skills to lead stable careers in the growing clean energy industry.

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Victor Ramos-Martinez

Senior Business Program Manager, Pepco

After relocating to Washington, D.C. in 2021, Victor Ramos-Martinez joined the DCSEU Workforce Development Program and began working with Greenscape Energy. He developed the skills to advance into a project management role at a utility company. Later, Victor became the first in his family to purchase a home. He upgraded it with solar, battery storage, and electric systems, reducing his utility costs to around $5 per month.

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Jayvond Kelly

Solar Team Lead, Greenscape Energy

Jayvond joined Greenscape Energy in January 2023 through the DCSEU Workforce Development Program with no prior construction experience. He quickly became one of the team’s most knowledgeable members and was selected as an assistant instructor for the Solar Training Program at the FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator. Today, he serves as Solar Team Lead, managing a crew of five and delivering clean energy solutions across the region.

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Moziqe Howard

Human Resources and Operations Assistant, Greenscape Energy

Moziqe joined Greenscape Energy through a solar training program at the FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator during a career transition. She continued through the DCSEU Workforce Development Program, earning a placement with Greenscape Energy as a Solar Support Assistant. Her performance led to a promotion, and she now serves as Human Resources and Operations Assistant supporting company leadership.

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local partnerships

Past Programs

Programs we’ve helped design and deliver

Department of Employment Services

Solar training program for D.C. residents ages 18–24, combining soft skills and hands-on instruction to secure employment in the solar industry.

DCSEU Workforce Development Program

Ongoing partnership with DCSEU to provide District residents with on-the-job training across a range of green energy roles, including both field and office positions.

FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator

Community-based training site for our solar training program where participants receive hands-on instruction and contribute to real-world installations, including the Center’s solar and battery backup system.

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by the numbers

The Greenscape Energy Advantage

250+

D.C. Residents Trained for the Green Energy Workforce

90%

Program Completion Rate Among Youth Participants (Ages 18-24)

100+

Participants Supported Through Wraparound Services

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what comes next

Our Vision for the Future

We believe every community should benefit from sustainable energy and the careers it supports. Plans are underway for a dedicated training facility designed to expand access to hands-on learning and support the next generation of sustainable energy professionals.

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