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JumpStart program
We support young people from underrepresented communities to pursue living wage career pathways that contribute to a cleaner and healthier King County.
Whether you are a young adult looking to build a sustainable career, or a local contractor ready to connect with a job-ready workforce and contract on King County projects, JumpStart is here to build connections!
How JumpStart works
JumpStart helps young adults start careers in clean energy and the skilled trades, with an emphasis clean energy career pathways, including:
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Solar
- Project management
We recruit young people (ages 18 – 24) to participate in skilled training programs with one of our training program partners.
After completing training, we match participants with one of our JumpStart Network contractors for 240 hours of work-based learning (a paid internship!). This provides hands-on training and employment opportunities.
We recruit local contractors to join our JumpStart Network. As part of the JumpStart Network, businesses partner to:
- Train the next generation
- Learn about incentives and opportunities to be a part of the clean energy transition
- Unlock resources on contracting with King County
Testimonials
Hear from some of our training partners and participants about their experiences with the JumpStart program.
Will Sumner, Puget Sound Solar
Morgan Zehrung, Owner of Forecast Solar
Important Dates
Trades JumpStart Workshops
- May 15, 2025
- May 22, 2025
- May 29, 2025
- August 21, 2025
- August 28, 2025
- September 4, 2025
- November 6, 2025
- November 13, 2025
- November 20, 2025
Ready to join JumpStart?
Become a trainee
Are you 18-24 years old? Are you ready to learn new skills and start a paid work opportunity to launch your career in clean energy and the skilled trades?
Learn how you can start training with JumpStart
Become a contractor host site
Are you a contractor looking to grow your business, train the next generation, and unlock the benefits of working with King County?
Meet the Team
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