Career Training

ZNRG Foundation builds workforce pathways that connect individuals to stable, high-quality careers across essential industries. Each pathway is built around employer demand, industry-recognized credentials, and practical, hands-on experience.

How It Works

How Our Programs Work

01

Career Exploration

We start by helping participants understand what careers are available and what they look like in practice. Through industry career treks, employer panels, and one-on-one advising, we expose individuals to roles they may not have known existed.

02

Skills Assessment & Pathway Matching

We start by helping participants understand what careers are available and what they look like in practice. Through industry career treks, employer panels, and one-on-one advising, we expose individuals to roles they may not have known existed.

03

Training & Credential Development

Participants enter structured training programs that combine instruction with hands-on experience. Programs are built around industry-recognized credentials and employer-validated competencies. Formats include cohort-based intensives, apprenticeship pathways, and employer-hosted rotations.

04

Job Placement & Career Support

We connect graduates directly with hiring employers in our partner network. Support continues after placement through retention check-ins, career coaching, and advancement planning.

Infrastructure & Energy Systems

This pathway prepares participants for careers supporting renewable energy, infrastructure development, and technical operations. Training emphasizes hands-on learning and industry-recognized certifications aligned with employer demand.

Solar Installer Energy Technician Grid Operations Specialist Field Service Technician Project Coordinator Maintenance Technician Energy Analyst Electrical Technician
What Participants Learn

Fundamentals of electrical systems, energy generation, and grid operations

Solar photovoltaic installation, commissioning, and maintenance

Energy auditing, weatherization, and building performance analysis

Workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and site operations

Blueprint reading, equipment operation, and technical documentation

Credentials & Certifications Supported

OSHA 10 / OSHA 30

NABCEP PV Associate

BPI Building Analyst

EPA 608 (HVAC)

First Aid / CPR

Note : ZNRG prepares participants for certification exams administered by the credentialing body. Where applicable, ZNRG covers or subsidizes exam fees through grant funding.
Program Format:

Employer-sponsored cohort training (8–12 weeks)

Pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship pathways

Hands-on technical training at active project sites

Industry career treks and employer site visits

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Healthcare & Community Services

This pathway supports individuals entering healthcare delivery, behavioral health support, community health coordination, and social service roles. As demand for healthcare workers grows, these careers offer stability, upward mobility, and meaningful community impact.

Community Health Worker Medical Assistant Behavioral Health Technician Patient Navigator Home Health Aide Public Health Program Coordinator Case Manager
What Participants Learn

Patient intake, clinical support, and medical office operations

Behavioral health awareness, de-escalation, and crisis response basics

Community health outreach, navigation, and care coordination

Health records management and compliance fundamentals

Professional communication and employer readiness

Credentials & Certifications Supported

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Community Health Worker (CHW)

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

Mental Health First Aid

BLS / First Aid / CPR

Note : ZNRG prepares participants; certifications are issued by state boards or credentialing bodies.
Program Format:

Clinical exposure and observation rotations

Certification preparation programs (CNA, CHW, peer support)

Employer site rotations with healthcare partners

Career awareness panels with healthcare professionals

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Economic Mobility & Technical Careers

This pathway connects individuals to careers in operations management, data analytics, IT support, logistics coordination, and technical project roles. These positions exist across every industry and offer strong entry points for individuals with analytical, organizational, or technical aptitudes.

Data Analyst IT Support Specialist Operations Coordinator Logistics Manager Business Analyst Technical Project Manager Systems Administrator Quality Assurance Analyst
What Participants Learn

Data analysis fundamentals, spreadsheets, and reporting tools

IT support, hardware/software troubleshooting, and network basics

Operations coordination, scheduling, and logistics management

Project management fundamentals and professional communication

Technical writing and documentation

Credentials & Certifications Supported

CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Microsoft Office Specialist

Project Management Fundamentals (CAPM prep)

Note : ZNRG prepares participants; certifications are issued by state boards or credentialing bodies.
Program Format:

Skills bootcamps (4–8 weeks, intensive)

Employer mentorship and job-shadowing programs

Technical certification preparation (CompTIA, Google, Microsoft)

Professional development cohorts with career coaching

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  • No cost to apply
  • No degree required for most programs
  • Programs available across Maryland
  • Training aligned with real employer demand

Supported By : ZNRG Foundation workforce programs are supported by competitive state and federal grants, employer partnerships, and institutional collaborators across Maryland.