Work on Boston buildings
As more buildings are decarbonized, more people will be needed with the skills to do that work.
Building retrofits are a source of well-paid careers. Whether you’re just starting to become interested in the field or own your own business and are looking for projects, there are many resources to help you out. On this page, you can find out more about:
- the types of jobs available
- short- and long-term training programs for them
- where to find job opportunities, and
- how to bid on City and state building projects.
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Contact information
The Retrofit Resource Hub is managed by Boston's Environment Department.
Want to learn more about how to reduce buildings' greenhouse gas emissions, make them more resilient, and save money? Contact us:
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Are we missing something? Please email us any resources you'd like to share.
Building Operator Certification
A training and certification program for building engineers and maintenance personnel. Costs may be reimbursed by Mass Save through your employer. Register by May 31, 2022.
Education
A high school with academic and technical education programs, including a construction trades cluster
O'Bryant School of Mathematics and ScienceHigh school with a comprehensive STEM curriculum, including an engineering pathway
Boston Green AcademyHigh school that prepares students to lead in sustainability, including an environmental science and technology career pathway
SuccessLink Youth and Young Adult JobsEmploying youth for jobs, including in STEM and environmental jobs, at:
- nonprofits
- community-based organizations, and
- City agencies.
Construction and design training for underserved youth
Building Pathways BostonApprenticeship preparedness training in the construction industry for low-income area residents, particularly in underserved communities
Operation ExitTraining in the building trades for youth returning from incarceration
Full-time and adult education classes, including a carpentry program
Roxbury Community CollegeDegree and certification programs, including in engineering and smart building technologies
Bunker Hill Community CollegeDegree and certification programs, including engineering and energy and sustainability management
Massachusetts Maritime AcademyHome of the Maritime Center for Responsible Energy offers programs in:
- offshore wind and renewable energy
- facilities engineering, and
- energy systems engineering
Degree and certificate programs, including:
- engineering
- electrical
- HVAC, and
- construction supervision
Degree and certificate programs, including:
- engineering
- construction management, and
- facility management
Degree and certification programs, including:
- architecture
- engineering
- energy systems
- construction management, and
- renewable energy
Degree and certificate programs, including:
- engineering
- manufacturing, and
- design
Degree and certificate programs, including:
- architectural technology
- engineering, and
- HVAC
Training and support to expand their businesses for:
- people of color
- women, and
- disadvantaged contractors
Training and certification program for building engineers and maintenance personnel
Trainings for contractors that do work in the Mass Save energy efficiency programs
Find projects
Learn about Boston’s bidding process and view requests for proposals.
Learn about the state’s bidding process and view requests for proposals.
Small and local businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans
View certified companies in Massachusetts
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Contact information
The Retrofit Resource Hub is managed by Boston's Environment Department.
Want to learn more about how to reduce buildings' greenhouse gas emissions, make them more resilient, and save money? Contact us:
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Are we missing something? Please email us any resources you'd like to share.
