For decades, Summit has built a strong pipeline of skilled electricians and supported low-income adults in securing living-wage careers. The demand for skilled electricians ready to power the green economy is growing.
Today, we continue to expand our electrician trainings by adding night and weekend offerings in addition to our daytime trainings. We have scaled up our electrician training to meet not only the energy demands of today, but to prepare a workforce versed in emerging technologies and sustainable practices for tomorrow.
Summit students and graduates are "Wired for Change" and leading the charge in creating an energy-efficient future in the Twin Cities and beyond.
We're seeing a huge demographic shift in the electrician trades as Baby Boomers cycle out of the workforce. The good news is, Summit will continue to train the green workforce of the future.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 23.8% of the workforce is projected to be 55 years or older by 2033, leading to a significant increase in retirements in the skilled trades, including electricians. This shift is creating an urgent need for younger, well-trained replacements.
Summit is championing this critical opportunity to develop the next generation of electrician workers, particularly from low-income communities.
Summit trains electrician students year-round to not only move low-income adults into living-wage careers, but also to help fill the workforce gap with skilled and diverse electrician talent.
A 2024 report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) found that 83% of energy efficiency employers are experiencing difficulty finding skilled labor, particularly electricians trained in renewable energy technologies, such as solar power systems and EV charging infrastructure.
Our students and graduates are Wired for Change and will contribute these needed skills to sustain our green economy well into the future.
Learn more about our electrician training or hire Summit talent today!