The solar ready vets pilot program was enabled by the u s.
Doe solar ready vets.
The program was piloted in 2014 and graduated its first class from camp pendleton.
The network builds upon doe s solar ready vets pilot program that launched in 2014 and it includes three new initiatives.
The solar ready vets network is a group of solar workforce development programs funded by the u s.
Energy department announces five additional military bases will join solar ready vets a solar jobs training program that prepares service members for careers in the solar industry when they leave active duty and awards 10 million to 10 new projects through its solar training and education for professionals step funding program which was created to help meet the solar industry s growing demand for well qualified highly skilled installers and other industry related professionals.
At the same time the u s.
The program was piloted in 2014 and graduated its first class of marines from camp pendleton in early 2015.
Military is downsizing with nearly 200 000 veterans exiting annually.
Doe expands solar ready vets job training program earlier this month the department of energy doe announced a further expansion of its popular solar ready vets program to train veterans for jobs in the solar industry.
Department of energy doe solar energy technologies office seto that connect veterans and transitioning military service members with career training professional development and employment opportunities in the solar industry.
Department of defense s skillbridge initiative which allows exiting military personnel to pursue civilian job training employment skills training apprenticeships and internships up to six months prior to their separation.
Earlier this month the department of energy doe announced a further expansion of its popular solar ready vets program to train veterans for jobs in the solar industry.