Connecting US military service members & veterans with solar career pathways for a brighter future. Led by @IRECUSA and funded by @ENERGY.

Joined March 2016
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Solar Ready Vets retweeted
The 2024 Veterans Advanced Energy Summit is live! Tune in as senior policymakers, industry leaders, and military officials engage in critical discussions on the intersections of energy, defense, and national security. #VetsEnergySummit x.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPoRwR…

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After his service, Jim joined @SunPower as development & policy manager. He got help from @SolarReadyVets program (led by @IRECUSA and funded by @ENERGY) and @USCCFoundation’s @hiringourheroes. More proof that across gov & industry, people know #cleanenergy jobs = #veteran jobs.
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"As I approached the end of my military service, I was skeptical my skills would translate into my next journey. Fortunately, they have, and I am grateful to have found a fit in the solar industry, an industry that had previously not been on my radar." siliconranch.com/stories/fin…
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This #VeteransDay, we thank our nation's veterans and military families for their service. Through programs like @SolarReadyVets, IREC connects U.S. #military and #veterans with #cleanenergy careers. Learn more at irecusa.org/blog/workforce-d… and go to irec.typeform.com/solarready… to join!
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Thanks to supportive programs like Solar Ready Vets, veteran employment in the U.S. #solar and #storage industry has outpaced the overall economy for the last decade. Before #VeteransDay, read more from SEIA and @IRECUSA on how key programs are helping to recruit, retain, and advance military talent ⬇️ bit.ly/40xLi7f
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IREC and @SEIA invite #solar & #cleanenergy companies to gather at #Apprenticeship Power Hour at RE Midwest! Connect with organizations & experts that can support companies in meeting the #IRA's Registered Apprenticeship requirements: eventbrite.com/e/apprentices…! @replusevents
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NEW REPORT: Companies have announced 388 new clean energy projects and more than 211,000 jobs since the passage of @POTUS’ clean energy plan. Now THAT’S how you create a clean energy economy ⚡ clmtpwr.us/Clean-Energy-Boom…
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IREC is #hiring a #WorkforceDevelopment Program Manager! This position will collaborate with a range of national partners & stakeholders to improve #cleanenergy workforce recruitment, training & education, & job placement outcomes. Learn more & apply now: irecusa.org/about-irec/caree…
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Join the team at @IRECUSA! IREC is #hiring a program manager to help advance clean energy workforce development. Learn more and apply here: irecusa.org/about-irec/caree…

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The National Solar Jobs Census is here! Veterans make up 8% of the solar workforce, compared to 5% of the overall US economy. Dig into the full report here: irecusa.org/programs/solar-j…
JUST RELEASED: The U.S. #solar energy workforce grew by 3.5% in 2022 alongside a jobs boom in #cleanenergy storage, according to IREC's 13th annual #NationalSolarJobs Census. Explore the new report now at irecusa.org/census-executive…!
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Our 2022 Annual Report is here! 🌎✨ This year's new digital report covers IREC's biggest highlights from 2022—key wins from Regulatory, Workforce, and Local Initiative teams, metrics that quantify IREC's impact, and more. Check it out now at irecusa.org/2022-annual-repo…!
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Our 2023 Fellowship Application is open! Make sure to join the only #leadership community of veterans in the #energytransition. This year-long fellowship will develop a diverse group of leaders to advance our mission #EnergySecurityisNationalSecurity.
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We had a great time at RE SE Apprenticeship Power Hour, where solar/clean energy companies and organizations supporting registered apprenticeships connected and explored opportunities to collaborate. Thanks for having us! #REPlusSE @SEIA @REPlusEvents @SolarReadyVets
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Registered apprenticeships programs (RAPs), a powerful tool to develop, scale, and sustain the pipeline of trained talent, have not been widely utilized by #cleanenergy employers to date—but the #IRA is quickly changing the training landscape. | @REWorld renewableenergyworld.com/sol…
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs are a key tool for developing, scaling, and sustaining a diverse pipeline of trained talent ready to power the transition to a #cleanenergy future. Explore @SolarReadyVets' new toolkit for clean energy employers: irecusa.org/resources/regist…!
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Toasting to those who have served or are currently serving this #NationalMilitaryAppreciationMonth . 🥂 Thanks for all you do!
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Our new toolkit with @SolarReadyVets provides employers and other stakeholders with the background information and supplemental resources needed to implement Registered Apprenticeship Programs to develop a #cleanenergy #workforce. Check it out now at irecusa.org/resources/regist…!
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Join IREC & @SEIA for Apprenticeship Power Hour at RE Southeast on May 17! #Solar and #cleanenergy companies are invited to connect with organizations that support #registeredapprenticeships and explore potential opportunities for collaboration. eventbrite.com/e/apprentices… #replus23

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