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U.S. Navy Veteran Merritt Pearson just landed his dream job, working for a wind turbine manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon. \u201cIt\u2019s actually a company I have admired for a long time,\u201d says Mr. Pearson.<\/p>\n

While GRID Alternatives San Diego will be sad to lose a star volunteer, it\u2019s moments of graduations like Mr. Pearson\u2019s that really make everything worth it. Although Mr. Pearson had studied renewable technologies at university and was determined to carve out a career in the sector — he says volunteering with GRID Alternatives helped make his dedication more tangible to potential employers.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne thing I\u2019ve really noticed about people working in wind or solar is that they\u2019re passionate, they\u2019re really into what they do,\u201d says Mr. Pearson. \u201cIt\u2019s not like HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) where it\u2019s a career choice because it made financial sense, it\u2019s a vocation.\u201d<\/p>\n

During his interview process Mr. Pearson found that making connections over a shared love for renewable energy was easier when he talked about GRID. \u201cI can talk about being out there, in the community, making a difference. It really helped — not only to have hands on experience, but to know I was doing it voluntarily.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mr. Pearson\u2019s education and veteran\u2019s network coupled with a solid volunteer history with GRID helped give him the edge he needed to get the job he wanted. If you\u2019re interested in volunteering with us and adding some solar to your resume, or just learning the ropes, sign up for an orientation right here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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