A new video geared to at-risk youth features AJ, who found out about the growing solar industry from his Job Corps advisor. Students throughout the country can learn about AJ’s journey to a rewarding career in solar, thanks to an innovative partnership between IREC and Home Builders Institute (HBI).
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Innovative Partnership Bridges Gap Between At-Risk Youth and Solar Careers
Don’t Wait for Them to Ask if You Hold the IREC Credential
Energized by the White House’s recent announcement of the America’s College Promise Proposal, over 600 community college presidents, administrators, instructors and partners assembled in Newport Beach, CA for the American Association of Community Colleges Workforce Development Institute at the end of January. IREC’s Credentialing Program was on hand and met over three days with numerous potential applicants for the IREC credential and workforce development partners at the IREC booth.
Tagged with: America’s College Promise Proposal, American Association of Community Colleges Workforce Development Institute, clean energy training, Higher Education and Perkins Acts, IREC Credentials, Lane Community College, market valued training, Roger Ebbage, skilled commercial energy efficiency workforce, US Department of Labor, WIOA
