Green Jobs Training Program
About the Program
The Green Jobs movement is emerging as a viable means to empower our city’s at-risk youth while promoting economic development and environmental sustainability.
Solar One’s Green Jobs Training Program is addressing the need for vocational, hands-on education for students interested in the emerging green jobs economy. We are working closely with schools in New York City to establish training programs that engage, educate and provide invaluable on-site experience and guidance for the next step in their job exploration.
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Training Programs
TruLight
TruLight is a student-run venture that promotes energy conservation in a unique way. The TruLight project empowers high school students with the knowledge, skills and resources to market and sell energy-saving CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs) in their communities. Students learn about energy conservation while building skills in green entrepreneurship.
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PV Installation and Advocacy
The PV Installation program teaches students about the basics of solar panel installation, learning about site assessment, the basics of electricity and the technology of photovoltaics (PV). Working closely with established and licensed PV installers, this program allows for hands-on learning from experts in the field.
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Building Performance
The Building Performance program introduces students to the applications of energy efficiency, retrofitting and assessment on new and existing buildings. Students learn how buildings use energy, how to conduct energy audits, and how to make energy-efficiency improvements in buildings. Working closely with organizations like Community Environmental Center, students have a chance to learn on-site with auditors and technicians about the techniques and applications used to make buildings more energy efficient and sustainable.
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