Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)

Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

This program is funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), which is charged with administering the workforce and economic development programs outlined in the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). CEJA (P.A. 102-0662) was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on September 15, 2021, and represents one of the most comprehensive clean energy investments in Illinois history.

Through CEJA, DCEO supports statewide clean energy workforce training programs designed to prepare Illinois workers for careers in renewable energy, expand electric vehicle use, and ensure that communities — especially those historically burdened by pollution and economic disinvestment — benefit from the clean energy transition. CEJA programs prioritize Illinoisans who live in communities that have historically faced economic barriers and environmental damage, with the goal of building a diverse workforce in the clean energy industry.

For more information, visit the Illinois Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) program page.

The Clean Energy Navigation Specialist team is here to help you connect to training opportunities and support in helping you find a pathway to employment in clean energy. Navigators can connect you to programs that may provide you with integrated support and pathways to many clean energy career fields.

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Workforce Hub program prepares individuals to join the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency movement offering the Bridge Training which teaches life skills that will help individuals in their personal and professional journeys while educating them on how clean energy works. With a focus on why a “greener” future is a benefit to all.

The CEJA Bridge Training also helps individuals earn certifications that are essential in the careers that encompass this mission, such as NCCER, OSHA-10 and CPR/First Aid.

The CEJA Bridge Training graduates obtain industry-recognized certifications through an approved training provider with tuition covered by the CEJA Workforce Hub program. The end goal of our program is to get the individuals that go through this path to find employment in the clean energy and energy efficiency fields to not only provide them a career to sustain themselves but aiding our environment to improve and be sustainable for the future.

Learn how to start your career in Clean Energy – Solar, Wind, Manufacturing, Electric Vehicles and Energy Efficiency. Navigators have a weekly orientation meeting every Monday at 3:30 PM. You can connect with us at infoceja@centralstateseser.org to sign up for this informational session which can be the start of your new career journey!

Central States SER is proud to offer both CEJA Workforce Hub and Navigation program services through funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership.