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The Solar Living Institute is proud to be part of a ground-breaking green
jobs training program in Richmond
that is moving
low-income residents and youth of color into the green economy.
As the idea of green-collar jobs as a pathway out of poverty builds momentum throughout the nation, our
program is among the first to "walk the talk" by providing low cost
and free solar system installation to low-income homeowners and training
low-income residents from the community to do the work.
In collaboration with partnering non-profits Solar Richmond, Grid
Alternatives, and the city’s RichmondBUILD program, four times a year the Solar
Living Institute trains 25
youth with a foundation of technical skills they need to be part of the
emerging solar economy. The youth are inspired, provided practical skills to
enter the job market, and receive assistance with job placement in local solar
installation companies.
We plan on expanding this program in 2008; stay tuned for more information!
For more information on how to support this incredible initiative, please
email sli@solarliving.org
Read the September 2007, East Bay Business Times story entitled Solar Partnership Trains Richmond Residents.
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