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Date(s) - 02/02/2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Are you interested in starting a career in solar? NYCHA, in partnership with various solar developers, will be offering recurring training opportunities across several upcoming projects. To support this effort, NYCHA REES is building a pipeline of interested residents to refer to solar developers as opportunities become available prioritizing those who live in the targeted development(s) for each project.

If you are interested in being considered, please register with REES so we can share your information with solar developers in contract with NYCHA when opportunities are available. There is a tentative training scheduled February 2026, however, attending one info session is required. While all NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply, Vladeck and Marcy residents will receive priority for the upcoming February 2026 training.

What you’ll gain:

• Solar and green construction training, including OSHA 30, SST 10, and GPRO

Current Eligibility Requirements:

• Must attend ONE info session either:
  • Virtual Zoom info session Tuesdays, Nov. 4th, 11th, or 18th, 12 PM – 12:30 PM
  • or
  • In-person info sessions will be conducted in December 2025 or January 2026. Exact dates to determine.
• Verified NYCHA resident
• Able and comfortable to work on rooftops
• Ability to lift 50 pounds overhead
• Ability to complete 4 weeks of training and employment if hired

Training details:

• Date: February 2-27, 2026
• Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Location: TBD (Training will be in-person and location to be provided when confirmed)
• Cost: FREE for NYCHA residents

Residents must first register interest with REES following instructions below. Residents will be contacted by solar developer or training provider to enroll in an info session. Solar developer sponsoring the training will make final determination on those residents who are registered for the actual training taking place in February 2026.

Follow these steps to register for upcoming solar training event(s) in Opportunity Connect on the NYCHA self-service portal:

1. Register for online access and/or log in to the NYCHA self-service portal https://selfserve.nycha.info/
2. Once you are logged in, click on “Manage Your Account.”
3. Click on the “Opportunity Connect” icon.
4. Go to “Upcoming Events” on the left menu.
5. Select ACCESSolar February 2026 B2 on the list of upcoming events and click on “view details”.
6. You must read and confirm the “Information Sharing and Consent Statement” to continue to the final RSVP step.
7. Click “RSVP”.
8. Check your email for confirmation once you RSVP. Note: In Opportunity Connect you can check “My Events” on the left menu at any time to see all your scheduled events. You can also cancel or reschedule.

You can also call the REES Hotline at 718-289-8100 during standard business hours to register for the event.