{"id":7201,"date":"2022-08-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gridalt.wpenginepowered.com\/the-current\/curious-about-solarcorps-here-jovans-experience\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T17:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T21:08:07","slug":"curious-about-solarcorps-here-jovans-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/live-grid-wp.pantheonsite.io\/es\/the-current\/curious-about-solarcorps-here-jovans-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Curious about SolarCorps?: Here is Jovan\u2019s Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Jovan (second from right) pictured at the Francis Apartments in Ontario, California.<\/em><\/p>\n<h5><em><strong>Story by Jessica Sams, SolarCorps Outreach Fellow<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h3><em><strong>\u201cEye-opening and informative\u201d says Jovan Villa, as he sums up the eleven months of his SolarCorps Construction Fellowship at GRID Alternatives, Inland Empire. <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>In a world deeply impacted by the negative effects of climate change, GRID\u2019s SolarCorps Fellowship program provides a frontline experience in the climate action movement. From installing clean energy solar panels, to forging meaningful relationships with those affected by environmental consequences, fellows gain eleven months of hands-on experience in this solar industry opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Here is Jovan\u2019s reflection of his time as a SolarCorps Fellow:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What is one challenge and success you experienced during your fellowship?<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nBeing able to juggle between fieldwork and office work was a big challenge. It just wasn\u2019t something I was used to. Eventually, I learned how to be more adaptive, especially when working on a roof during harsh weather\u2013I would call that a success.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What\u2019s your best memory of your SolarCorps term?<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nI spent a week in Anza, CA for a tribal installation. I learned about the tribe\u2019s customs and what they go through on a day-to-day basis. It was very interesting!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What tools have the past eleven months equipped you with in order to pursue your career goals?<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nI\u2019ve gained real world experience, computer and office skills, and learned the fundamentals of networking\u2013which can be a very powerful tool. As of now, my career aspirations are blurry, but I want to go into real estate. I plan to complete courses for a license, and possibly pursue a field in business. <\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What advice would you give to a future SolarCorps Construction Fellow?<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nTime can be very inconsistent out in the field, so definitely make sure you plan out your office days to include scheduled meetings and other required responsibilities that take place in the office!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What is one thing you will miss after your SolarCorps term?<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nI will miss the working environment and the GRID, Inland Empire team!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About Jovan:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nCurrently, Jovan enjoys learning about freshwater fishing. \u201cIt&#8217;s something I\u2019d like to get into. It\u2019s a good entry level form of fishing, and more affordable. Plus, you don\u2019t get seasick!\u201d Aside from that, Jovan has also been watching Amazon\u2019s action show \u201cThe Boys\u201d. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about paid job training opportunities. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gridalternatives.org\/get-involved\/careers\">Visit our Careers page.<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Stay in the loop!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gridalternatives.org\/newsletter-signup\">Sign up for our free, monthly newsletter.<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>See if you qualify for our no-cost solar. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gridsolar.org\/ie\/\">Apply now. <\/a>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cEye-opening and informative\u201d says Jovan Villa, as he sums up the eleven months of his SolarCorps Construction Fellowship at GRID Alternatives, Inland Empire. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":6029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"audience":[],"content-type":[12],"focus-area":[25],"region":[16],"series":[],"content-author":[],"class_list":["post-7201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","content-type-news","focus-area-solarcorps","region-southern-california"],"acf":{"hero_media_type":"image","hero_media_image":null,"hero_media_url":"","hero_media_poster":null,"hero_video_play":"inline","related_stories":null,"pattern_override":null,"story_callouts":null,"media":null,"featured_blog_post":null,"featured_event":null,"pdf_download":null,"blockquote":null,"author":null,"notice":null,"social_embed":null,"contact_card":null,"meta_details":null,"faq":null,"table":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - 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