Tribal Energy Alternatives Education and Workforce Development Approach and Philosophy 

With over 15 years of hands-on experience and commitment to serving tribes, Tribal Energy Alternatives approaches workforce and education development from a holistic perspective. TEA sees tribal members as the leaders within the tribal renewable energy industry and understands that energy sovereignty does not happen without our tribal members leading the way.  The tribal renewable energy industry is robust and offers many different career pathways including solar pv installers, grant writers, project managers, policy makers, etc.  

TEA’s Education and Workforce department is built on a simple philosophy: when Tribal members have access to training, resources, and career pathways, they become the drivers of their community’s clean energy transition. We invest in hands‑on learning, leadership development, and long-term capacity building so Tribal Nations can design, install, and maintain renewable energy systems on their own terms. Additionally, TEA’s curriculum is curated to support Career and Technical Education models with an emphasis on tribal career development. 

Across Indian Country, we partner with Tribal communities to expand skills, create jobs, and grow the next generation of Tribal renewable energy leaders. Our curriculum is infused with industry aligned standards and practices and embedded with the foundations of transferrable skillsets to make for flexible economic mobility. Whether someone is just beginning their journey or ready to advance into specialized roles, our programs offer accessible, culturally grounded pathways into the clean energy workforce. 

TEA strives to ensure training participants are provided with paid learning opportunities with additional wrap around services for tribal members. 

Explore how our approach supports Tribal energy sovereignty — and find the training opportunities that fit yours or your community’s goals.