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Making an Impact, One Install at a Time

“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” – Aristotle.

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Grant by major local philanthropic fund kick-starts paid internship program for Second Chances

Lack of gainful employment can drastically multiply the rate at which recidivism occurs.

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At-risk youth in first round of Long Beach Solar Jobs Training tap our professional certification pathways

The combination makes them attractive to hiring managers in the fast-growing solar energy industry, which has 16,000 jobs in Los Angeles County alone.

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Guest Blog - The Great GRID Solar Revolution

My name is Sawani Poornima Goonatilleke and I am a junior at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), pursuing a B.S. in Sustainability.

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GRID IE Volunteer Appreciation

April is national volunteer month and GRID Inland Empire kicked it off early with a Volunteer Appreciation event on March 8.

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Trainees and volunteers added about 100 modules to low-income housing in their first two days of work

Under the leadership of Executive Director Tara Barauskas, though, things now look pretty bright for this operator.

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Staff #WomanCrush: Kaly

When Kaly applied for the GRID SolarCorps Construction Fellowship, she was just perusing Craigslist for a job training opportunity that would keep a roof over her and her mom's head while gaining valuable skills.

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Breaking Barriers, Building Change: Guest Blog by Amaris Lujano

Growing up in a traditional Mexican household, Amaris learned all about gender roles. She has never been one to accept something that didn't make sense, though, and it wasn't long before she launched her own career in the trades. Now, she leads teams in the field for GRID Bay Area. In her words, "Women have a powerful voice and presence, so get out there and make a difference!"

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"Save me a spot": Women leading the way to brighter solar futures

On the rooftop of a San Francisco family, a whole GRID community comes together for a brighter future for all.

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East of the River - Solar Energy Creates (Local) Jobs!

We all know that solar energy is good for the environment and good for your pocketbook. Even a small solar array on a DC rowhouse roof can significantly reduce electricity costs. But, did you know that solar energy is also creating jobs for District residents? In 2017, Washington, DC, increased its solar energy workforce by 10 percent and now ranks sixth in the number of solar jobs per capita in the US.