Pursuing a career in weatherization provides students with a rewarding path full of benefits. This thriving field offers job stability, competitive wages, and great benefits, all while allowing you to make a real impact in your community. With the rising demand for energy-efficient buildings, a career in weatherization also opens doors to advancement across a variety of disciplines.
How do I benefit from this as a student?
Enhanced Skill Development: Your teachers will integrate weatherization topics and certifications into the curriculum, equipping you with valuable, transferable skills that can be applied across various industries.
Exclusive Access to Industry-Recognized Credentials: You’ll have the opportunity to earn the Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge, giving you a competitive edge and a solid foundation in energy efficiency.
Hands-On Experience: Get practical, real-world experience with industry-standard equipment like Blower Doors, IR cameras, and more—tools used by professionals in the field.
Resources for Career Exploration
PA Weatherization Career Guide: This career guide serves as an introduction to careers in weatherization and related fields, offering a starting point to spark your exploration. While it provides valuable insights, it’s not an exhaustive resource and is intended to guide your journey toward deeper research and discovery.
Green Building Career Map: If you’re interested in careers in weatherization, building performance, and energy efficiency, check out IREC’s Green Buildings Career Map. It outlines potential career paths, certification and education requirements, salary information, and insights on 55 different positions in the field!
O*NET: The Occupational Information Network, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, is an online database that provides detailed information about various occupations. It includes job descriptions, required skills, educational requirements, and labor market data—making it a valuable resource for job seekers, employers, educators, and career counselors.
PA CareerLink: Pennsylvania’s one-stop online resource for job seekers and employers, PA CareerLink offers employment services, training programs, job matching, and career development tools. Their services for youth include career counseling, skills training, job placement assistance, and internships to help young people prepare for and thrive in the workforce.