CJI is conducting research and developing tools to better characterize clean energy job and workforce needs, helping to inform the state’s clean energy workforce programs. Check out the tools and reports we’ve produced so far.
Regional Clean Energy Jobs Data Packets
CJI’s regional data packets support the CEJA workforce programs and clean energy workforce planning at the regional level.
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A Profile of Illinois Building Trades in the Clean Energy Transition
Illinois’ building trades are playing a central role in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Learn how the building trades create and sustain high-quality jobs while building out the state’s clean energy infrastructure.
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Illinois Solar and Wind Mapping
CJI explored how the state’s clean energy workforce programs align with the locations of solar and wind jobs, job postings, and planned solar and wind installations throughout the state. We explore how jobs, projects, and training align.
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Ongoing Research
The Climate Jobs Institute is analyzing a variety of federal and state data sources to better characterize the clean energy workforce. We’re also analyzing online job postings to identify the in-demand clean energy jobs and their requirements. Stay tuned for updates.