On September 19, GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic will celebrate its five-year anniversary at the Solar Soirée Gala. Looking back, we've come a long way.

"What led me to where I am today? What am I not doing? When will an opportunity present itself to me?" Julian asked himself these questions while working for seven years as a chef and bartender. Then, after graduating from GRID Mid-Atlantic's workforce development program, he found a new career in solar.

Jalen Jacobs, a junior at H.D. Woodson Engineering Academy, was in the middle of a story Tuesday afternoon when the shrill sound of an impact driver yanking up screws cut him off.

It turned out to be a huge month for our office, which enjoyed some massive events and some serious attention from the press.

The Solar Works DC program is one of the things we’re most proud of here at GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic. This week, the program hit a huge milestone when it completed its 100th solar installation.

We interviewed Steven and Vernon to see what they had to say about their new positions at GRID Mid-Atlantic. Scroll down to read all about it.

Emanuel Nelson graduated from the Solar Works DC job training program in Fall 2018. With hands-on experience and industry-relevant certifications, he is ready for the workforce.