NCWI Program Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to Northwest Native Chamber’s Native Clean Energy Workforce Initiative (NCWI). This program seeks to open doors and opportunities for Native individuals and accelerate our community’s transition to a clean energy future. NCWI will prepare program graduates to obtain living wage jobs in the clean energy workforce through hands-on training taught by industry experts. NWNC serves all members of the community, and this application is open to anyone interested in pursuing an education in the renewable energy industry. 

No prior experience in the clean energy industry is required to apply for this program, however participants will be required to have a high school diploma or GED at the time of beginning the program, and must reside in the Portland five-county area while enrolled: Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill, and Columbia. Please review and complete the application below and feel free to email cleanenergy@nwnc.org with any questions or support needs. We look forward to learning about your unique background, experiences and goals through this application process.