2024 Nicor Gas Skilled Workforce Training and Employment (WTE) Application

The Nicor Gas Workforce Training and Employment (WTE) program is a paid training and job placement program. Selected participants will learn about building a trade career in improving homes to be more energy efficient, healthy, and affordable.


Through classroom training as well as on-the-job experience, participants will learn about energy efficiency topics and earn their Building Analyst and Healthy Home Evaluator certifications through the Building Performance Institute™ (BPI).

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Are you a resident of Illinois?*
Highest level of education*
Do you have any experience working in any of the following job types: Construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, energy, home repair or related fields?*
What is your current employment status? If working multiple jobs, consider the average total hours you work in a week across all jobs.*
Do you have access to reliable transportation?*

Classes will be held in person. Participants will be responsible for getting to class and on the job training daily.

Do you have a valid driver's license?*
If no, is your license:
Have you had any moving violations or received any speeding tickets in the past two (2) years?*
Are you comfortable entering other people's homes?*

Jobs in the residential energy efficiency field typically require entering other people's homes, and likely include working in attics, basements and confined spaces.

What is the highest level of math you have taken in school?*
Have you ever served in the military?*
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