Oakland nonprofit provides free solar systems, job training
Photo courtesy of Grid Alternatives Published by East Bay Times
July 2017
OAKLAND — Oakland nonprofit GRID Alternatives brings solar technology to those who could not otherwise afford it.
The organization installs free solar systems to in low-income homeowners and affordable housing developments, and also trains people for green jobs.
The skills acquired at its new Installation Basics Training Program (bit.ly/2tlGrX0) open doors to employment in the growing solar-power industry, and in some cases are transferable to more general contracting work, particularly for electricians. GRID offers 11 certificates in a variety of skills, including job safety, wiring and conduit-bending and installation.
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