The CEJA (Climate & Equitable Jobs Act) Workforce Hubs program aims to create a qualified, diverse pipeline of workers prepared for careers in clean energy by providing FREE training in clean energy pathways, wrap around services, and employment readiness.
CEJA serves individuals 18+, prioritizing those in R3 or Environmental Justice communities—areas impacted by pollution, economic hardship, or underinvestment. Displaced energy workers, foster care members/graduates, and individuals facing other employment barriers may also be eligible.
Check out our map to see if you live in an R3 or Environmental Justice Community:
CEJA MAPWe are here to remove barriers that stand in the way of your career goals. The CEJA Workforce Program helps minimize or eliminate non-academic and academic barriers to participation.
All CEJA participants will receive a stipend of $13/hour per instructional hour. This includes hours in class, construction lab, or makeup hours. This allows participants to focus on their training and career pathway.
Based on need, CEJA participants will have access to wrap around and transition support services including transportation assistance, childcare, food support, and more to allow for an equitable opportunity to complete training and transition into employment.
CEJA allows students to participant in work-based learning experiences, allowing you to gain hands-on experience and awareness in your field of interest.
Transition and employment supports are also available. Let us help you find sustainable employment!
Follow the steps below to start your pathway to clean energy
Complete our Prescreening Application
Following completion of Prescreening Application, someone from the CEJA team will be in contact within 2 business days to discuss initial eligibility and register you for an available information session
Attend an Information Session
You will be contacted by a CEJA team member to register/complete a CEJA Program information session detailing eligibility process, program options, and training outcomes.
Register for Basic Skills Exam
Work with CEJA team member following the information session to complete CASAS basic skills testing
Complete the Joliet Junior College Application
Before meeting with your career planner for your final eligibility meeting, complete the Joliet Junior College General Admissions application and follow the required steps. You will need a student ID number when registering.
Meet With Your Career Planner
After completing required steps, you will meet with a career planner to determine final steps of eligibility and registration for the CEJA Workforce Hub Programs
Register for the CEJA Bridge Program
Once enrolled with a career planner, please use appropriate link below under Upcoming Class Dates to register for the bridge course and prepare to attend an orientation
Begin your pathway to clean energy with the FREE CEJA bridge training program and gain certifications in OSHA 10, CPR, and learn from the NCCER Core Construction curriculum. Topics include:
Construction Basics
Upcoming Class Dates
Following the completion of the CEJA Bridge Program, have the opportunity to continue your training with the following job-specific clean energy training options:
The course is designed to provide the skills needed for the technician entering the specialized field of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle service equipment. The seminar will emphasize safety and the use of specialized equipment. Classroom presentations and lab activities will prepare the student to apply the acquired knowledge in a growing and ever-changing industry.
Technician Supervisor
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
This course is an overview of hybrid and electric vehicle systems. Terminology, safety, theory, and the operation of high voltage systems, batteries, charging systems, drivetrain components and emission systems are covered. Inspection and diagnosis of hybrid and electric vehicles using specialized tools are included.
Master Diagnostician
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
This course focuses on the basic skills needed to properly assess building performance in a hands-on and classroom environment. Individuals who go through the BPI training will obtain certifications that will enable them to secure employment in the building weatherization and energy efficiency fields.
Insulation Technician
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Find more information on the HVAC/R Program here:
HVAC Program | HVAC Training | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Introduction to Solar PV
This is a spring only course where students learn about what is PV, how it works, how it is sized and how it is integrated into existing electrical infrastructure. The class is a combination of half lecture, half hands-on. During the hands-on training students will assemble, wire and commission a grid tied solar electric system. Students in this course learn array string sizing, array layout, load calculations, conductor sizing, pipe sizing and crimp connections.
At the conclusion of this course, students are qualified to sit for the NABCEP Associates Exam.
Find more information on the course here: Solar-Photovoltaic Technology | Kankakee Community College
*This is a CEJA-approved training, students enrolled in this course must travel to Kankakee Community College to attend training*
Find more information on the Automotive Service Technology, C.O.A. Program here:
Auto Service Tech, C.O.A. Program | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Find more information on the Industrial Maintenance Technology, C.O.C. Program here:
Industrial Maintenance Technology, C.O.C. | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Find more information on the Basic Construction Program, C.O.C. here:
Basic Construction, C.O.C. | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Find more information on the Electrical/Electronics, C.O.C. program here:
Electrical/Electronics C.O.C. | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Find more information on the Hybrid & EV Specialist, C.O.C. program here: Hybrid & EV Specialist, C.O.C. | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Find more information on the Basic Welding C.O.C. Program here:Basic Welding C.O.C. | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Find more information on the Administrative Professional, C.O.C. Program here:
Administrative Professional C.O.C. | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Find more information on the Administrative Professional, C.O.C. Program here (scroll to Process Operations Technology Career Training):
Process Operations Tech | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
Find more information on the PCIT, C.O.C. Program here:
PCIT, C.O.C. | Joliet Junior College
Upcoming Class Dates (must be completed with CEJA Bridge Program to enroll)
Spring 2027 Semester starts January 11, 2027 | General Registration Begins:
The CEJA Workforce Hubs Program is funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).
Admissions Information Sessions are a great opportunity to visit campus on a weekday while JJC classes are in...