Apprenticeship Training
REWUI's Registered Apprenticeships are the gold standard for workforce training. We are developing an internationally recognized model of workforce development programs across emerging renewable energy trades.
Through these programs REWUI is building world class talent, strengthening labor standards and expanding access to opportunity globally. We are building the global workforce that will power the clean energy economy for generations to come.
Get paid from day one with progressive wage increases as your skills grow
Combine hands-on job-site training with classroom instruction in your trade
Graduate with nationally recognized credentials and journeyworker status
Our Programs
REWUI's U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Programs cover renewable energy trades — all of them growing faster than the national average and all of them critical to building a cleaner, more sustainable world.
DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program
Battery Energy Storage
Apprentices learn to install, maintain, and service large-scale battery energy storage systems that store surplus electricity generated by solar and wind sources. Training covers electrical systems, battery chemistry, grid integration, and safety protocols for high-voltage environments.
Program Overview
| Sponsor | Renewable Energy Workers Union International (REWUI) |
| Program Type | Time-Based Registered Apprenticeship |
| Registration | U.S. Department of Labor — Office of Apprenticeship |
| Program Length | 2–4 Years (4,000–8,000 OJT Hours) |
| Related Technical Instruction | 144 Hours Per Year (Minimum) |
| Credential Awarded | Certificate of Completion — Journeyworker Status |
| Apprentice-to-Journeyworker Ratio | 1:1 (up to 3:1 on qualifying job sites) |
| Geographic Coverage | Nationwide |
Core Skills & Competencies
Job Outlook
Battery storage capacity in the U.S. is projected to grow 10x by 2030, creating tens of thousands of new jobs.
Battery storage technicians are among the most in-demand skilled workers in the clean energy sector. Median wages for experienced technicians exceed $65,000/year, with journeyworkers on prevailing wage projects earning significantly more.
Ready to Apply?
Become a REWUI member and take the first step toward a paid apprenticeship in Battery Energy Storage — one of the fastest-growing trades in the country.
Apprenticeship and Workforce Development Partner
Powered by RADD Training, LLC
REWUI has partnered with RADD Training, LLC to design and implement our Registered Apprenticeship Programs. RADD brings deep expertise in workforce development, talent strategy, and building scalable, industry-aligned training models.
Together, we are building workforce pipelines across advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies, and the energy sector — ensuring our members receive training that meets the real demands of today's employers.
Start Your Apprenticeship Journey
Take the first step toward a green career that pays well, grows with you, and makes a difference.