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SolarCorps Fellowships jumpstart solar careers

The first in her family to graduate high school, Kaly Moore is taking her solar career by storm through GRID Alternatives’ SolarCorps program.

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Solarthon 2014

A HUGE Thank You to all our supporters, sponsors, and volunteers for the great turnout at Solarthon 2014!

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Desert Sun - Nonprofit brings solar to low-income homes in valley

When Francisco Rosas got laid off from the Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs, he decided to give the solar industry a try. So Rosas enrolled in solar installation classes at College of the Desert four years ago — but he had trouble grasping all of the material. That changed when Rosas started volunteering for GRID Alternatives.

Ceres Courier - Ceres High Students Install Solar Panels in Madera Homes

Twelve Ceres High School Manufacturing Production & Green Technology Academy students helped to make two Madera low-income families more energy dependent by installing 10 solar units on their rooftops last week.

City College of San Francisco Takes Class to the Rooftop!

Did you know that GRID partners with community colleges, nonprofit job training groups, other nonprofits, and local government agencies to provide real-world skills to supplement classroom experience? This month City College of San Francisco students connected their classroom studies to the real deal on a two-day live install!

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GRID Team Leaders: Where Are They Now?

Now employed at SolarCity, Frank Ross jet-set his solar career in just a few months through certification as a GRID roof and ground Team Leader -- giving him a competitive edge over other applicants. Frank shares his experience with GRID volunteers seeking a solar career. His advice? Learn by teaching others.

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Fox 40 News - Oak Park Home Goes Solar

Assemblymembers came out to celebrate GRID Alternatives' first installation in Sacramento.

Ukiah Daily Journal - Solar help for low-income communities

GRID Alternatives opened a satellite office to serve clients in the Ukiah area, thanks to a grant from an anonymous donor.

The Key Word in Team Leader is "Team"

Clay Chism and Bilal Qassem are from different parts of the world that are no strangers to conflict. But these two sure know that the key word in team leader is “team”. Their friendship stands out among the crew of volunteers, as they work together to help one another achieve important goals.

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GRID Volunteers Land Solar Jobs!

GRID volunteers mixed it up with hundreds of solar companies, energy and other professionals at GRID IE's Green Mixer job fair held in conjunction with the Southern California Energy Summit networking reception this Fall. The spirited event brought together solar companies looking for qualified talent and our trained and ready-to-work volunteers. Our volunteers stood out among the crowd with the hundreds of hands-on solar installation hours they gained with GRID and left with super big smiles as they all got multiple job interviews!

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