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\u201cI had no idea when GRID showed up at my residence that I would be selected for an opportunity that could change my life,\u201d said Sequarier McCoy. When we installed solar for A New Way of Life<\/a>, a nonprofit that provides services to formerly incarcerated women, Sequarier, a resident there, was curious about all the commotion outside. \u201cI never really knew what solar was about; I put my tennis shoes on and next thing you know I\u2019m on the roof volunteering!\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cMy life took a tragic turn when I began using drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with life. As a result, along with poor choices, I was incarcerated for 11 years,\u201d Sequarier opened up. After that first day on the roof, she saw exciting potential and an opportunity for a new path. When the JIB Fund announced a grant<\/a> to fund our Los Angeles affiliate\u2019s \u201cSolar Jobs and Second Chances\u201d internships, Sequarier was one of the first people to join the program. <\/p>\n

\u201cI had been looking for employment with no success, then Adewale [GRID Greater Los Angeles Workforce Development Manager<\/em>] introduced me to solar.\u201d Sequarier said. The four-month internships pay a living wage while participants complete GRID\u2019s Installation Basics Training (IBT) course, gaining hands-on experience and soft skills that will help them launch new careers. \u201cIt’s because of programs like these that people like me are given the support and tools to develop to next level of confidence & self-efficacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Sequarier<\/p>\n

Sequarier is a ray of sunshine on the jobsite, always bringing a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. Despite the past challenges in her life, she\u2019s believes the \u201csky is the limit\u201d now that she\u2019s working towards a goal. <\/p>\n

\u201cNever think because you\u2019re a woman or a minority or you\u2019ve had a few mishaps in life that you can\u2019t put yourself back together,\u201d said Sequarier. \u201cYou have to be persistent in what you want, be focused, and keep going for it!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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