A federally-registered apprenticeship in commercial solar installation. Real
paychecks from day one. Real careers starting at $20–$25 an hour. Available
to Atlanta-area young adults, foster care alumni, justice-involved
individuals, and anyone ready to build something real.

Earn while you learn.

DOL Registered Apprenticeship #2026-GA-141300

Partner with DEW

Build a career in solar.

Apply as an Apprentice

DOL REGISTERED

Apprenticeship Sponsor #2026-GA-141300

NMSDC MBE

Certificate #AT656051

SAM.GOV

UEI: FV9DMSG31LD8

GEORGIA BRIGHT

Named Contractor / Solar for All

IRA SUPPORTING

Workforce for Projects ≥ 1 MW

The Program

A federal credential. Real wages. A career — not a class.

The DEW Apprenticeship Program is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor under sponsor number 2026-GA-141300. Apprentices train in commercial solar PV installation and construction craft labor while earning a paycheck. Upon completion, graduates hold a nationally-portable federal credential employers recognize from California to New York.

Solar PV Installer

Train in commercial rooftop and ground-mount solar installation. Includes OSHA 10 and 30 safety, NABCEP-aligned curriculum, and on-the-job hours with DEW’s active commercial project pipeline.

Construction Craft Laborer

Foundational construction skills for the commercial trades. Site prep, equipment operation, blueprint literacy, and the same OSHA safety credentials required across federally-funded projects.

Wraparound Support

Through partnership with the Georgia BRIGHT Solar for All, apprentices receive mentorship, financial literacy, and direct placement onto DEW project sites.

3 MW+

SOLAR INSTALLED

24 +

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

$20- 25

APPRENTICE HOURLY RANGE

10 + yrs

IN BUSINESS

Get Connected

Three ways to be part of this.

Whether you’re looking to apply, partner, or support the mission — start here. We respond personally within 48 hours.

Apply as Apprentice

Apprentice Application

Open to adults 18+ residing in or relocating to Metro Atlanta. Priority placement for foster care alumni, justice-involved individuals, and underserved community members. No prior solar experience required.

Partner / Employer

Partner / Employer Inquiry

For prime contractors, solar developers, government agencies, community colleges, 501(c)(3)s, and employers seeking an MBE-certified, DOL-credentialed apprenticeship partner. DEW supports IRA prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements on qualifying projects.

Support the Mission

Help fund tools, transportation, certification fees, and wraparound services for apprentices. Every dollar pulls another young person off the sidelines and into a career in clean energy.

Credibility

DEW's work speaks for itself.

Recent commercial solar installations and institutional clients:

Hartsfield-Jackson Fire Station 40

City of Refuge (210 kW)

Porsche Cars North America HQ

City of Atlanta Watershed

Cherry Street Energy Portfolio

Skilled trades training gave me more than a job; it gave me upward mobility and the confidence to build something for myself and my community. That’s what DEW is building at scale — federal credentials that translate to real careers in solar and the broader clean economy.

— Abioduni Martin, Founder & CEO, DEW | Featured on WABE/NPR, AJC, Money Making Conversations