EV Charger Service Training Program Lead Partner – WIL Collaborator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary applicant or consortium leader and submit the GFO-26-601 application via the CEC's ECAMS portal, partnering with WIL as a subrecipient.

• Provide EV charger service training through a current program or enhance an existing program to accommodate at least one cohort during the project duration.

• Equip instructors with trade experience, industry certifications, or journeyman status, along with labs and tools for practical training that includes electrical safety protocols such as lockout/tagout.

• Deliver training that results in portable, industry-recognized credentials, including EVITP certification or California Department of Industrial Relations electrician certification.

• Organize necessary project partners, comprising at least one Worker Voice Representative, one Employer, and one Educational Provider, and gather their letters of commitment.

• Manage the scope of work, timeline, budget, and required 25 percent match share, with drafting assistance from WIL.

• Collaborate with WIL on the career pathway and job placement strategy, while monitoring completion, credentialing, and employment outcomes for CEC reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A California community college, JATC or registered apprenticeship program, or other California organization eligible to apply under GFO-26-601 (K-12 local educational agencies and investor-owned utilities are not eligible).

• A well-established training program with qualified instructors and practical lab capabilities in electrical or EV charging equipment work.

• Authority and capability to serve as the applicant: register in ECAMS, manage the budget and scope, document the 25 percent match share, and ensure commitment before the October 30, 2026 deadline.

• Nice to have: Existing EV charging curriculum, EVITP-aligned instruction, IBEW-NECA apprenticeship, or relationships with charger manufacturers for training.

• Nice to have: Previous experience with CEC, California Workforce Development Board, or Employment Training Panel training grants.

• Nice to have: Institutional or program accreditation from a recognized accrediting organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Engaging work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.