Workforce Development
If you are interested in pursuing a job in energy efficiency, fill out the intake form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon!
Breaking Down Barriers
The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program strives to increase the number of diverse people 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 workforce.
More than $600,000 awarded in scholarships
More than 100 internships funded
Over 500 jobseekers served since 2021
More than 100 jobseekers placed in jobs since 2021
More than 180 training opportunities offered
Over 275 scholarships awarded to more than 200 students
Workforce Development Resources
Illinois Energy Efficiency Jobs Board
In partnership with Springfield Urban League, the Energy Efficiency Jobs Board is a free resource center for both jobseekers and employers. Jobseekers are able to see available positions in energy efficiency 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 energy efficiency. For more information about the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Summer Internship Program, click here.
Community College Scholarships
The Market Development Initiative partners with community colleges throughout the Ameren Illinois service territory to award scholarships to diverse 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 College
- Southwestern Illinois College
Interested participants can contact the Foundation Office at the local community college for additional information.
Let's Get in Touch
Thinking about pursuing a job in energy efficiency? Contact us or apply today.
