{"id":3823,"date":"2017-05-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gridalt.wpenginepowered.com\/the-current\/grid-ie-turns-aspiring-solar-professional-into-reality\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T12:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:04:16","slug":"grid-ie-turns-aspiring-solar-professional-into-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/live-grid-wp.pantheonsite.io\/es\/the-current\/grid-ie-turns-aspiring-solar-professional-into-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"GRID IE Turns Aspiring Solar Professional into Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By the age of 16, Miguel Rodarte was already well on his way to pursuing his dream of a career in the solar industry. He began his journey as a GRID ground crew volunteer and ultimately amassed an incredible 700 volunteer hours before landing a position as a construction intern at GRID IE. \u201cMy experience with GRID has been very enlightening,\u201d he said, \u201cI started off as a volunteer in GRID\u2019s LA office and later transferred to the Inland Empire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Miguel is following in the footsteps of his dad, Victor, who also started his solar career as a GRID volunteer. Victor transitioned from a design intern to a design assistant last year. He now works side by side with his son Miguel whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>Miguel attended Diamond Ranch High School in Pomona and explained that he had taken a class in solar as an elective. He credits his high school class as a basis for his understanding of photovoltaics (PV) before starting at GRID. He was the only one in his class that showed a serious interest in pursuing solar as a career. That was the kickoff to his solar training, as well as his dad\u2019s encouragement.<\/p>\n<p>GRID\u2019s vision of a transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone is a concept Miguel agrees wholeheartedly. \u201cThe solar industry is a good career choice, but GRID really is quite different than other solar contractors,\u201d he said. \u201cGRID is unique because we give low income families clean energy. Solar is the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Over the last several years, the solar economy has expanded 15-20% and now represents one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. economy. To learn how you can obtain hands-on training through GRID\u2019s construction internship, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gridalternatives.org\/get-training\">get training<\/a> on the GRID website. Our intern program provides the necessary skillset to prepare motivated individuals for a rewarding career in the booming solar industry. 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