[Serie de la primera generación del programa IBT 200, parte 4] ¿Qué sucederá con el programa IBT 200 en 2024?

Bienvenido a la última parte de nuestra serie IBT 200. Vamos a hablar de cómo termina el programa IBT 200 y de las oportunidades que se presentan después de la graduación.

Throughout our extensive, five-week course, IBT 200 students were supported by our Workforce Team to sharpen their skills and overcome the most significant Desafíos in the curriculum. This prepared them to display their skills to potential employers during the Solar Showcase, which took place at the Clean Tech Training Center on the final day of the program.

“We bring in local solar employers such as Burke Electric, Rep Solar, y SunPower to attend the Solar Showcase,” shared Paola Ramos, GRID IE Workforce Coordinator.

El sector solar tiene previsto emplear a 400.000 personas en Estados Unidos para 2030, y se espera que la industria de la energía limpia en su conjunto contrate a más de 900.000 trabajadores para 2035 para alcanzar el objetivo nacional de 100% gigavatios de electricidad limpia.

Shortly after the Solar Showcase, IBT 200 students are celebrated during the official graduation ceremony, where they receive a certificate of completion and practice their public speaking skills in front of family, friends, and invited VIPs.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are given a stipend that can be used to support further career development, such as NABCEP certifications.

El plan de estudios de IBT 200 se basa en NABCEP PV Installer Specialist Job Task Analysis, an established and recognized certification organization in the renewable energy industry.

On graduation day, Jeffrey felt “patient, motivated, and calm.” After reflecting on the challenges in the past five weeks, he confidently stated: “I’m ready to get out there and start working–without any hesitation about how to install a solar system.” We can’t wait to see what’s next for Jeffery!

For Marco, who simultaneously attended IBT 200 while working part-time at his local grocery store, “The program was exhausting but great–I am ready for what’s next. GRID’s taught me everything I need to know and offers continued support to get further into the industry after graduation.” Feeling accomplished, relaxed, and ready to take anything on, Marco is prepared to see where his new experience takes him in the industry!

Similarly to his fellow graduates, Rio expressed himself as “Focused, determined, accomplished.” on graduation day. Having overcome many challenges in a short span of time, Rio felt a “weight lifted off my shoulders. I am happy and proud of myself.” Rio hopes to network further with RepSolar and pursue a career as a lead installer with his own crew one day.

That’s a wrap, readers! We hope you gained insight about our IBT 200 program from this four-part story series (previously, part 1, part 2, part 3), including if it’s the right fit for you or someone you know. As a parting gift, we leave you with exciting news—two more IBT 200 sessions are coming this May and August! Spots are limited, so fill out the interest form to get ahead.

Note: the deadline to submit an interest form for the May 2024 cohort is April 26th.