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Creating Sustainable Career Pathways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Community Engagement Team at Solar One connects graduates of our Green Workforce Training with competitive, sustainable job opportunities, backed by lifelong employment support. Our expert employment specialists forge strong relationships with NYC employers, creating invaluable job opportunities for our students. Committed to the social and economic success of New Yorkers, we offer year-round training and job placement services, ensuring our graduates excel in the clean energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Impact and Achievement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We prioritize producing job-ready graduates with industry-specific skills. Through partnerships, customized curriculum, and proactive career services tailored to the unique needs of our students and partners, we ensure our students fulfill employer demands. Our approach provides personalized guidance and resources to maximize success while making ourselves readily available to partners, providing employment support and regular updates to ensure ongoing success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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80% <\/strong>of job placements are within the clean energy sector <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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95% <\/strong>of employers are satisfied with their Solar One new hires<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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81% <\/strong>of students rate their Solar One experience as excellent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

“I would like to start with saying thank you to everyone at Solar one for helping me with learning new skills and the motivation they gave to my peers and I. The instructors at Solar one take pride in their work. They make sure you don\u2019t fall behind and go into detail of every topic they teach. Something else that Solar one helped me in was the one-on-one session where we would discuss my future plans for job hunting. I would recommend the programs that Solar one offers to anyone who is looking to gain experience and skills in a trade. They also offer great certifications that a lot of jobs ask for and more. I left with so much knowledge that I didn\u2019t have before and being able to get an education with hands-on learning is hard to find.” – Alejandro Estrada<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ways to Get Involved as a Green Industry Employer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Send Us Job Announcements:<\/strong> Share your job openings with us to connect with job-ready graduates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Hire Qualified Candidates:<\/strong> Access our pool of skilled professionals who are ready to contribute to your organization’s success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Participate in an Apprenticeship Program:<\/strong> Receive financial incentives for hiring Solar One apprentices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Employer Partner Testimonials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Accord Power, NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cThe overall performance of the hired students exceeded our expectations by far, leaving us extremely satisfied.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Urban Energy, NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cThe overall performance of the hired students exceeded our expectations by far, leaving us extremely satisfied.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    NEBHDCo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    During our recent discussions with NEBHDCo, we posed a critical question: Will they continue to recruit from Solar One? Their unequivocal response was a resounding \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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