Building America's solar workforce is a big project.

OUR TEAM MAKES IT POSSIBLE.

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. The association represents nearly 1,200 2-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students.. Many Solar Training Network training partners are community colleges, and AACC supported coordination and outreach among educators and the industry during the program’s launch.

The Florida Solar Energy Center is a research institute at University of Central Florida. FSEC educates the public, students, and practitioners about how solar technologies enhance economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development and energy independence.

GRID Alternatives is the largest non-profit solar installer, and supports the transition to an inclusive renewable energy future. GRID offers a diverse array of solar workforce training and career development programs, and has led STN-sponsored trainings for over 900 students.

National Association of Workforce Boards represents 550 workforce boards, and leverages education and economic development stakeholders to meet the workforce needs of business across the country. NAWB supports the integration of solar energy into the public workforce system and encourages a coordinated workforce development strategy for the industry.

Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association for the US solar industry. With SEIA’s support on communications and events, STN reaches a broad audience of industry and employer stakeholders.

Solar Energy International is a leading solar education non-profit. SEI offers multilingual online and practical training in solar thermal and photovoltaic technology, with a broader goal to empower people around the world through education of sustainable practices.

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