{"id":1205,"date":"2025-09-16T19:15:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T23:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gridalt.wpenginepowered.com\/press-releases\/eight-north-lawndale-trainees-pass-solar-certification-on-first-try-paving-path-to-good-paying-jobs-and-healthier-communities\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T09:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:11:14","slug":"eight-north-lawndale-trainees-pass-solar-certification-on-first-try-paving-path-to-good-paying-jobs-and-healthier-communities","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/gridalternatives.org\/es\/press-releases\/eight-north-lawndale-trainees-pass-solar-certification-on-first-try-paving-path-to-good-paying-jobs-and-healthier-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocho estudiantes de North Lawndale obtienen la certificaci\u00f3n solar en su primera oportunidad, allanando el camino hacia empleos bien remunerados y comunidades m\u00e1s saludables"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CHICAGO \u2013 <\/strong>Ocho graduados de nuestro programa de formaci\u00f3n para trabajadores de la energ\u00eda limpia aprobaron sus ex\u00e1menes de certificaci\u00f3n NABCEP en su primera oportunidad, lo cual les abri\u00f3 las puertas a oportunidades laborales bien remuneradas en la creciente econom\u00eda verde. Elevate, GRID Alternatives, Sesenergi Eco Solutions y North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) colaboraron para ofrecer un programa de Formaci\u00f3n para la Fuerza Laboral de la Energ\u00eda Limpia (CEWT) de 10 semanas en la comunidad de North Lawndale. <\/p>\n<p>El Credencial Asociado de NABCEP es una forma para que los graduados demuestren que comprenden los t\u00e9rminos b\u00e1sicos y los aspectos operacionales de los sistemas de energ\u00eda solar. Esta certificaci\u00f3n reconocida por la industria ayuda a los graduados a destacarse entre otros candidatos y aumenta sus oportunidades de encontrar empleo en la industria de la energ\u00eda limpia. <\/p>\n<p>Su \u00e9xito en los ex\u00e1menes demuestra que los graduados de este programa de formaci\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica de 10 semanas en instalaciones solares se han convertido en profesionales cualificados, listos para incorporarse a empleos bien remunerados y contribuir a la construcci\u00f3n de comunidades m\u00e1s saludables y pr\u00f3speras. Los participantes recibieron becas que reflejan los salarios del sector y un apoyo integral que incluye transporte, ropa de trabajo, tutor\u00eda y asesoramiento financiero.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEl programa de formaci\u00f3n de mano de obra para la energ\u00eda limpia demuestra el poder de invertir en las personas\u201d,\u201d <strong>dice la Dra. Anne Evens, CEO de Elevate.<\/strong> \u201cAl abrir las puertas a carreras de calidad y bien remuneradas en la energ\u00eda limpia, estamos creando v\u00edas reales hacia el \u00e9xito. Estamos orgullosos de estar al lado de nuestros socios y de la comunidad de North Lawndale para construir un futuro m\u00e1s justo y resiliente.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cElevate ha creado un programa realmente excepcional al reunir en Chicago una oferta integral de formaci\u00f3n en energ\u00eda solar. Nuestros estudiantes aprenden tanto mediante formaci\u00f3n acad\u00e9mica como cinest\u00e9sica en habilidades solares. GRID se enorgullece de formar parte de este equipo al ofrecer nuestro programa IBT 120 (Instalaci\u00f3n B\u00e1sica 120 horas) para una formaci\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica y pr\u00e1ctica. Este incre\u00edble grupo de estudiantes ha demostrado excelencia en muchos aspectos y estamos muy orgullosos de sus logros.\u201d <strong>Dice Steve Geiger, Director de Formaci\u00f3n T\u00e9cnica de GRID Alternatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEsta cohort fue un gran \u00e9xito. Ten\u00edamos un grupo de estudiantes dispuestos a aprender, participar y mostrar su mejor versi\u00f3n. Los graduados ahora est\u00e1n buscando activamente carreras profesionales. Como pionera global en el ecosistema de energ\u00eda renovable y limpia, Sesenergi ofrece soluciones respetuosas con el clima y de ciclo cerrado y oportunidades de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral para preparar a las comunidades para la nueva fuerza laboral energ\u00e9tica. Este programa ha permitido que estos estudiantes encuentren su lugar en la industria solar y el apoyo mutuo de nuestra asociaci\u00f3n con GRID y Elevate est\u00e1 ayud\u00e1ndolos a abrir puertas y crear oportunidades duraderas para su futuro\u201d,\u201d <strong>Dice Osei David Andrews-Hutchinson, director de Operaciones de Sesenergi Eco Solutions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEstamos orgullosos de formar parte de este programa de formaci\u00f3n que ha tenido un impacto significativo en la vida de los participantes y en la comunidad de North Lawndale en su conjunto\u2019,\u201d <strong>Dice Brenda M. 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