Midwest Solar Training Network

Doe funded five year effort working in a seven state region that includes.

Midwest solar training network.

Solar training academy mrea s solar training academy is a series of weekend classes that teaches students the solar pv design and installation process. Bring solar to your community. Held in five midwest cities one weekend per month january may. Chart house energy founder says the benefits of hiring and training local workers outweigh the added cost and effort.

Illinois indiana iowa michigan minnesota ohio and. The midwest grow solar partnership helps communities expand access to solar through technical assistance solar group buy programs and training for inspectors and installers. We are a u s. The solar training network addresses a critical need for high quality local accessible training in solar installation and related skills.

The network allows for greater connection between solar employers trainers and training institutions. It was established under the solar training and education for professionals step funding program in 2016 and is administered by the solar foundation. A michigan solar developer is using a federal tax incentive to hire and train workers in low income communities and help diversify the industry s workforce. The solar ready vets network the solar ready vets network engages industry employers certified training provides veterans services organizations and career development networks to meet solar workforce needs and expand solar career pathways for veterans.

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