Job Training

This End of Year, Don’t Forget to Open the Door for Someone Else

It's been a big year for Batrina Wallace. After graduating from Solar Works DC, she came to work for GRID and help train newcomers to the program. Now she's creating opportunities for others in her community, and is asking for you to do the same.

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How our 2017 year-end campaign shaped Byron and Juan's new careers

With additional funds, we've taken lessons learned from our pilot and successfully expanded the cohort size to up to eight reentry trainees.

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CV--5-Week IBT Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

GRID’s 5-week Solar Installation Basic Training course consists of formalized classroom settings coupled with hands-on training labs and a practical application of occupational skill sets in real-world scenarios. Each class is 8 hours a day for 5 weeks and allows for up to 12 participants. Course participants spend 5 weeks completing GRID Alternatives’ Installation Basic Training Certificate program, while gaining safety certifications in OSHA-10 and CPR-First AID.

CV-5-Week IBT Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

CV--5-Week IBT Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

CV--5-Week IBT Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Edison Tigers Take on Solar Intensive Training

Edison High School has partnered with GRID Alternatives for over seven years in our Solar Futures program. At GRID Alternatives Central Valley, we work with over 30 different high schools to serve our local communities. Over the past year we've piloted “in-class” solar programs, and just launched our first 20-Hour Solar Intensive Training program with Edison’s Green Academy.

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Adult Business of Excellence Award

On December 4^th, 2018, GRID Central Valley will be awarded the 2018 Quarterly Employer of Excellence award presented by the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB).

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Former GRID Volunteer Brings Solar to South America

GRID Alternatives is a place of great opportunity, and is a factor that has led to a fulfilling and successful future for many individuals.

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U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Gains Useful Skills at GRID

When Isaiah Pak completed his eight years of service in the United States Marine Corps, he never imagined his service to his country would lead him down the path to assisting underserved communities through GRID.

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