Workforce Development
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Breaking Down Barriers
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program strives to expand access to opportunities for local individuals working in energy efficiency jobs by breaking down barriers to employment, providing individual services and support, training, coaching and other resources to prepare jobseekers for joining the energy efficiency field.
More than $600,000 awarded in scholarships
More than 100 internships funded
More than 600 jobseekers served since 2021
More than 100 jobseekers placed in jobs since 2021
Over 200 training opportunities offered
Over 290 scholarships awarded to more than 230 students
Workforce Development Resources
Illinois Energy Efficiency Jobs Board
In partnership with the Springfield Urban League, the Energy Efficiency Jobs Board is a free resource center for both jobseekers and employers. Jobseekers can see available positions in the energy efficiency field and employers are able to post their job openings for additional exposure. The Jobs Board is available for everyone from entry level to advanced positions!
Jobseeker Support
Employer Support
Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Summer Internship Program
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program provides funding to employers that support internship opportunities for people looking to start their careers in the energy efficiency field. For more information about the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Summer Internship Program, click the button below!
Community College Scholarships
The Market Development Initiative partners with community colleges throughout the Ameren Illinois service territory to award scholarships to students pursuing education in a field related to energy efficiency. Click on each link below for more information about scholarships at each community college partner school.
Education brings opportunities, and Ameren Illinois is working with community colleges across the state to bring energy efficiency opportunities to students studying areas such as HVAC, Construction Management, and more. Ameren Illinois is currently partnered with:
- Heartland Community College
- Illinois Central College
- John A. Logan College
- Kaskaskia College
- Lincoln Land Community College
- Richland Community College
- Southwestern Illinois College
Interested participants can contact the Foundation Office at the local community college for additional information.
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing provides an opportunity for jobseekers to see the types of work they can do, all while learning from an energy efficiency industry professional. The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program matches interested jobseekers and employers for job shadowing opportunities. If you are a jobseeker or employer interested in job shadowing, please complete the form below.
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