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Erick (front row right) with IBT 200 graduates and GRID IE Workforce staff at the Clean Tech Training Center, May 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is the third and final story about Erick’s SolarCorp journey at GRID IE. For the previous parts, please follow these links: Part one<\/a>. Part two<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cI have been offered a position with YMCA of the East Valley<\/a>,\u201d <\/strong><\/em>Erick M. announced as he was wrapping up his 11-month SolarCorps Workforce Development Fellowship. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Through the SolarCorps Fellowship program<\/a>, GRID IE provides a full-time, 11-month real-world experience to community members interested in pursuing a career in the climate action movement. <\/em><\/p>\n

Excited to continue his work in the nonprofit sector, Erick looks forward to building his career as a program teacher and youth leader at the YMCA. \u201cI learned and accomplished a lot during my fellowship\u2014including gaining confidence in my abilities,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> shared Erick, who especially enjoyed connecting with community members and providing education about GRID IE\u2019s training programs like IBT 200<\/a> and Solar Futures.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Throughout his 11-month fellowship, Erick made full use of each opportunity that was presented to him: \u201cI used my professional development funds to improve my Spanish speaking and took a Coursera<\/a> class for Project Management,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> he said. Erick also focused on strengthening his network by building connections with GRID\u2019s staff and affiliates. \u201cI am really proud that I was able to grow as an individual and be more confident in professional settings. There were many days when I looked forward to signing on and beginning my workday,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> shared Erick.<\/p>\n

The SolarCorps Fellowship program provides fellows with professional development funds to alleviate the financial burden that often accompanies exploring and advancing their career skills.<\/p>\n

Feeling focused and confident about the next step in his career, Erick also expressed sadness: \u201cI will be leaving an amazing team, but overall I feel gratitude for the support that Sandra, Erik, Jay, Paola, Neil, and Cindy have shown me.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> In addition to thanking his colleagues from the Workforce Development Team<\/a>, Erick also thanks his family for encouraging him to pursue his fellowship and career transition from the very beginning.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited for what comes next,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> he shared. We wish you the best in your career, Erick!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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