From arriving in San Diego as a child refugee to helping others enter the solar workforce, Wisam is building a career shaped by resilience, service, and support from his GRID SoCal team.

In March of 2026, Americorps SolarCorps Fellows from across the country gathered in sunny San Diego to mark the halfway point of their 11-month fellowship program at GRID.

Workforce training is at the heart of GRID Alternatives Southern California’s mission, and sometimes the path into that work begins in unexpected ways.

Meet one of our most recent trainees!

Learn how GRID client Jen White is highlighting the interconnectivity of our histories and liberation through the power of wine.

This year, in honor of Women in Construction Week 2023, GRID Alternatives San Diego took an internal look at where we are and how far we have come. We discovered hope and joy but also - a lot of room for growth.

Members of the Campo Band of Mission Indians combat the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing power shut offs with renewable energy solutions.

Exceeding Expectations with GRID's Single-Family Home Rehabilitation Program

One year later, GRID is making our mission move with our Single-Family Home Rehab program.