Calling All Renewable Energy Employers: GRID Alternatives to Host RE+ Midwest Clean Energy Job Fair on December 3-4, 2025
Chicago, IL – GRID Alternatives, in partnership with RE+, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), will host the RE+ Las Vegas Clean Energy Job Fair on December 3-4, from 11am -2pm CST at the Renaissance Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Illinois. The event aims to connect diverse, motivated candidates with leading employers in the solar and adjacent renewable energy industries.
The job fair is free and open to the public, providing a platform for job seekers to engage directly with a mix of local and national companies seeking to fill various positions within the clean energy sector. Employers will be able to meet highly motivated candidates from varying backgrounds while highlighting their company’s increased visibility and brand recognition at RE+ and among potential employees. This unique event allows companies to build meaningful connections, highlight their mission, and recruit talent ready to fuel the industry’s rapid growth. It supports national objectives of meeting the nation’s growing clean energy workforce needs while supporting a just transition within this rapidly expanding industry.
RE+ Midwest also provides an immediate talent pool prepared to take on the challenges and identify the solutions needed to foster the fast-growing clean energy industry. This initiative aligns with GRID Alternatives’ mission to make clean energy careers more inclusive and accessible, while assisting companies in building strong, equitable workforces.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Meet face-to-face with top industry employers who are hiring now.
- Explore solar and adjacent career opportunities aligned with your future.
- Access resume-building support and job-seeking strategies from expert organizations.
- Enjoy free Expo Hall tickets, courtesy of RE+, to see the latest solar and storage technologies.
For Employers:
- Connect with a motivated talent pool ready to contribute to clean energy growth.
- Showcase your company’s mission and brand to a diverse audience.
- Support workforce diversity and inclusion while meeting hiring needs.
The RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair is an important event focused on increasing employment opportunities in the renewable energy industry for individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. This event allows employers to engage directly with highly qualified and motivated candidates interested in entering the clean energy sector. By fostering intentional and meaningful engagement between employers and job seekers, the job fair not only helps build stronger teams but also enhances the capacity of clean energy companies to meet the growing demands of the industry.
For more information, visit RE+ Midwest Home – RE+ Events.
About the organizations
Sobre GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives is an international, U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that builds community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. GRID works in the U.S., Mexico, Nepal, and Nicaragua and has installed solar photovoltaic systems on more than 29,500 homes and affordable housing developments in underserved communities while providing more than 33,200 individuals with workforce development training. GRID also provides clean mobility solutions and battery storage and is a leading voice in low-income solar policy development in the U.S. Installation Basics Training (IBT), a competency-based certificate program designed to develop the skills most relevant to entry-level solar installation jobs and related construction employment fields. Trainees learn solar installation skills, OSHA 10 safety standards, first aid and CPR, and soft skills, including interpersonal communication and dependability, to help job trainees obtain and sustain employment.