Workforce diversity

Solar

Illinois’ push to train workers for solar industry jobs is paying off

A state-funded hub for clean energy workforce development is creating employment and business opportunities in the surrounding community.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 September 2025

Six people stand on a roof with solar panels — Austin Frank, right, is a graduate of the solar training program at Lewis and Clark Community College in southern Illinois. His company, ARF, installed rooftop panels on one of the college’s buildings at no cost to the school. (Kari Lydersen/Canary Media)

Clean energy jobs

From EVs to HVAC, clean energy means jobs in Central Illinois

Decatur has been losing factory jobs for years. A clean energy workforce hub promises renewal — and provides training for students from disenfranchised communities.

By Kari Lydersen . 19 May 2025
Clean energy jobs

Illinois’ clean energy transition needs workers. ComEd is training them.

The utility’s Academy programs are helping women and people of color start careers in clean energy. A new crop of workers just graduated.

By Audrey Henderson . 1 May 2025
Workforce diversity

This CEO is finding win-win scenarios for clean energy

Energy Storage executive Sonia St-Arnaud on the importance of partnerships, moving fast, and the opportunities for new talent in clean energy.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 6 June 2024
Workforce diversity

This VP helps turn clean energy into high heat to decarbonize industry

Antora Energy’s Nicole Geneau talks to Canary about tackling industrial emissions and the need to be direct. Plus job moves and a panel on growing power demand.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 23 May 2024
Workforce diversity

CleanCapital’s Zoe Berkery has no time to waste

The COO talks to Canary about leadership, teamwork, and knowing your worth. Plus, big job moves and an invitation.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 3 May 2024
Workforce diversity

From the UN to AES, how Madelka McCalla found her calling

The AES leader talks about building clean energy projects around the world and navigating impact-driven careers. Plus, job moves and a birthday.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 11 April 2024
Workforce diversity

Celina Mikolajczak was working on batteries before they were even a thing

The chief battery technology officer at Lyten and longtime industry veteran talks shop with Canary Media. Plus, big job moves and venture funding news.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 22 March 2024
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: Sandra Peterson is driven to innovate

Canary chats with the VP of sales and marketing at electric mobility company Beam Global. Plus, climatetech career moves and a dispatch on the LNG buildout.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 8 March 2024
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: This Birkenstock-wearing venture capitalist means business

Canary chats with Victoria Beasley, a partner at Gigascale Capital. Plus, updates on big cleantech career moves and tips on how to electrify your life.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 23 February 2024
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Catalina Oana Tudor, CIO of Noveon Magnetics

Plus, climatetech career moves at Voltus, RWE, Shoals, FirstLight, Kore Power, Kraken, Amazon Web Services and Arcadia.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 8 February 2024