Stark Industries Launches “Power Houston” Energy Skills Initiative

Stark Industries will invest $150,000 to train 100 Houston-area residents for careers in solar energy, electrical systems, industrial maintenance, and energy infrastructure through a new initiative, Power Houston.

Working with the University of Houston, Houston Community College, Greater Houston Partnership, and Houston-area energy employers, Stark Industries will provide participants with no-cost technical training, industry certifications, career coaching, and direct connections to employers with open positions.

The program will prioritize Houston residents seeking to enter the energy industry or transition into higher-skilled technical careers. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in solar installation and maintenance, electrical safety, industrial systems, and energy infrastructure.

Stark Industries will also open its Houston solar operations for scheduled training demonstrations, allowing participants to see how commercial-scale renewable-energy facilities are operated and maintained.

The program will conclude with a hiring day at which participating Houston employers will interview qualified graduates for available positions.

Stark Industries will publish results six months after launch, including enrollment, completion rates, certifications earned, interviews conducted, job placements, average starting wages, and total program spending.

If graduates complete the program but do not find employment, Stark Industries and its partners will publicly review whether barriers involve training, employer participation, transportation, scheduling, or other factors, and adjust the program accordingly.

Commitment: $150,000 invested. 100 Houston residents trained. Every qualified graduate connected directly with employers hiring in Houston’s energy economy.