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\u201cThe solar panels are getting a workout right now,\u201d exclaimed DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, referencing the abundant sunshine on Monday morning, as Solar Works DC job trainees gathered behind the Mayor in their gold shirts for the official Solar Works DC kick-off event.<\/p>\n

Solar Works DC<\/a> is a program spearheaded by the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)<\/a> and the Department of Employment Services (DOES)<\/a> that provides hands-on solar installation job training to District residents, as well as brings the benefits of solar to low-income homeowners. GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic is implementing the first year of this program that will train up to 75 District residents in solar installation skills, and will provide between 60 and 100 income-qualified homeowners with solar. <\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The first cohort is part of the Summer Youth Employment Program\u2019s (SYEP)\u2019s Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP). This six-week session is training DC residents between the ages of 18 to 24, many of whom have never installed solar before. Job trainees receive hands-on experience installing solar, and engage in weekly workshops ranging from job searching best practices to climate change communication. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis opportunity has helped me step outside of my comfort zone,\u201d said Whitney, a Solar Works DC job trainee who is looking forward to a career in public health. She sees the new skills as beneficial to her career, even if it\u2019s not in solar, because she is engaging with GRID clients face-to-face and learning how to work in a team. For other job trainees, this introduction to solar made them rethink their future. \u201cSolar is going to be my career,\u201d said Devonte. Another job trainee, Dexter, who was part of GRID\u2019s GZEP cohort last year, explained, \u201cI was just waiting for this all year, so I could come back.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Homeowner Amy, whose system was installed by Solar Works DC job trainees earlier that week, was there to welcome everyone to her home. Amy found out about GRID at her local Advisory Neighborhood Commision meeting. \u201cI wanted to thank the youths \u2013 the trainees of GRID \u2013 for their respect and all the work you\u2019ve done,\u201d she said. By the end of this summer, the Solar Works DC job trainees will have twelve solar installations like Amy\u2019s under their belt. <\/p>\n

The presentation of the SolSmart Gold award to the District wrapped up the event. Through the SolSmart Program, The Solar Foundation and the International City\/County Management Association (ICMA) recognize local governments addressing local barriers to make it easier for solar energy development. The District recognizes that job training is an integral part of growing the solar industry. \u201cOne of the best choices job seekers can make right now is a career in the solar industry,\u201d said Andrea Leucke, President and CEO of The Solar Foundation. The Solar Works DC program is coming at just the right time \u2013 when the DC solar industry is growing at a rate of 17.9%. This program helps connect job seeking individuals with career opportunities in this growing industry, while allowing the District to meet its climate change commitments. <\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

GRID\u2019s summer session is almost over, but we are recruiting for the Solar Works DC 12-week Fall session! District residents over the age of 18 can apply. More information here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

View the Solar Works DC kick-off Event Album here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Did you miss the event? You can see the speaking portion here.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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